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H18.529

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Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye

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

What This Code Means

A genetic eye condition where the outer layer of the cornea gradually deteriorates, affecting vision in an unspecified eye. This juvenile form typically develops in childhood or early adulthood.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies 'epithelial' or 'juvenile' type to confirm correct code selection
  • •Use this code only when the affected eye is not specified; if laterality is documented, use H18.521 or H18.522 instead

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.52Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy└H18.529Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye
└H18.529Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye

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