ICD-10-CM Code H18.70
Unspecified corneal deformity
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H18.70 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified corneal deformity. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H187 is used to code Pellucid marginal degeneration
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD; keratotorus), is a degenerative corneal condition, often confused with keratoconus. It is typically characterized by a clear, bilateral thinning (ectasia) in the inferior and peripheral region of the cornea, although some cases affect only one eye. The cause of the disease remains unclear (idiopathic).
| Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 371.48 |
Pellucid corneal degeneration with hydrops and detachment of Descemet's membrane
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H18.70 - Unspecified corneal deformity'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H18.70. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H18.70 and a single ICD9 code, 371.70 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: H18.7 - Other and unspecified corneal deformities