ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H18.21
Corneal edema secondary to contact lens
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H18.21
Excludes2: Not Included Here
other corneal disorders due to contact lens (H18.82-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H18.21 (Corneal edema secondary to contact lens)
ICD-10-CM code H18.21 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 H18.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H18.21 - Corneal edema secondary to contact lens. 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 Corneal edema secondary to contact lens.