ICD-10-CM H17.821: Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eye

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About ICD-10-CM Code H17.821 (Peripheral opacity of cornea)

ICD-10-CM code H17.821 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H17.821 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H17.821 - Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eye. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Peripheral opacity of cornea related to right eye.