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H18.533

Billable

Granular 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 corneal condition characterized by granular deposits affecting both eyes, causing progressive vision problems and corneal clouding in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when granular dystrophy is documented as bilateral; do not use if only one eye is affected
  • •Document that both eyes are affected to justify bilateral coding

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.53Granular corneal dystrophy└H18.533Granular corneal dystrophy, bilateral
└H18.533Granular corneal dystrophy, bilateral

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