H18.599
BillableOther hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A group of inherited eye conditions affecting the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) that cause progressive vision problems, but the specific type is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of hereditary corneal dystrophy cannot be determined from documentation
- •If the eye is specified in the medical record, consider using a more specific code with laterality
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.59Other hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.599Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye
└H18.599Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye