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H18.821

Billable

Corneal disorder due to contact lens, right eye

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

What This Code Means

Damage or irritation to the cornea of the right eye caused by wearing contact lenses, such as scratches, scarring, or surface irregularities.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the type of contact lens-related damage if available (abrasion, scarring, edema)
  • •Verify right eye is specifically documented to distinguish from left or bilateral involvement

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.8Other specified disorders of cornea└H18.82Corneal disorder due to contact lens└H18.821Corneal disorder due to contact lens, right eye
└H18.821Corneal disorder due to contact lens, right eye

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