H18.893

What This Code Means

This code describes a bilateral (both eyes) corneal disorder that doesn't fit into other specific corneal disease categories. It's used when a patient has the same or similar corneal condition affecting both eyes that isn't classified elsewhere.

Coding Tips

• •Verify that the corneal condition is truly bilateral before assigning this code; if only one eye is affected, use the unilateral code (H18.891) instead
• •Review the medical record to identify the specific corneal disorder and determine if a more specific H18 code exists before defaulting to this 'other specified' code