H18.592
BillableOther hereditary corneal dystrophies, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A hereditary corneal condition of the left eye that does not fit into the standard categories of epithelial, granular, lattice, or macular dystrophies.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only after confirming the dystrophy does not match more specific categories (granular, lattice, macular, epithelial)
- •Document the specific type of hereditary corneal dystrophy in the medical record for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.59Other hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.592Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, left eye
└H18.592Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, left eye