ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H18
Other disorders of cornea
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H18
- Mooren's ulcer (H16.0-)
- recurrent erosion of cornea (H18.83-)
keratomalacia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.4)
congenital malformations of cornea (Q13.3-Q13.4)
other corneal disorders due to contact lens (H18.82-)
corneal edema due to contact lens (H18.21-)
Staehli's line
Krukenberg's spindle
Hematocornea
Senile corneal changes
Fuchs' dystrophy
Acute hydrops
associated metabolic disorder
associated Wilson's disease (E83.01)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for H18):
About ICD-10-CM Code H18 (Other disorders of cornea)
ICD-10-CM code H18 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 H18 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H18 - Other disorders of cornea. 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 Other disorders of cornea.