H18.723

H18.723

Billable

Corneal staphyloma, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A condition where both corneas develop localized bulges or scar-like protrusions, typically resulting from previous injury or disease.

Coding Tips

•Verify that staphyloma is documented as bilateral; if only one eye is affected, use H18.721 or H18.722 instead
•Consider documenting the etiology (trauma, infection, etc.) if known, as this may support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea └H18.7Other and unspecified corneal deformities └H18.72Corneal staphyloma └H18.723Corneal staphyloma, bilateral

└H18.723Corneal staphyloma, bilateral