H18.612
BillableKeratoconus, stable, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the cornea (clear front of the eye) becomes cone-shaped in the left eye, and the condition is not currently progressing or worsening.
Coding Tips
- •The 'stable' designation indicates the keratoconus is not actively progressing; confirm this status is documented
- •Verify that the left eye is the correct laterality before assigning this code
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.6Keratoconus└H18.61Keratoconus, stable└H18.612Keratoconus, stable, left eye
└H18.612Keratoconus, stable, left eye