H18.822
BillableCorneal disorder due to contact lens, left 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 left eye caused by wearing contact lenses, such as scratches, scarring, or surface irregularities.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left eye laterality in the documentation
- •Note the duration and severity of contact lens use as contributing factors
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.8Other specified disorders of cornea└H18.82Corneal disorder due to contact lens└H18.822Corneal disorder due to contact lens, left eye
└H18.822Corneal disorder due to contact lens, left eye