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H18.823

Billable

Corneal disorder due to contact lens, bilateral

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 both eyes caused by wearing contact lenses, affecting the clear front surface of both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure bilateral involvement is explicitly stated in the medical record
  • •Consider if poor contact lens hygiene or prolonged wear is documented as the cause

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.8Other specified disorders of cornea└H18.82Corneal disorder due to contact lens└H18.823Corneal disorder due to contact lens, bilateral
└H18.823Corneal disorder due to contact lens, bilateral

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