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H18.523

Billable

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A hereditary condition affecting the outer layer of the cornea (epithelium), typically appearing in childhood, in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral coding indicates both eyes are affected; do not use separate codes for each eye
  • •Document the age of onset and any functional limitations related to the dystrophy

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.52Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy└H18.523Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral
└H18.523Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral

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