Is ICD-10-CM code H17 billable?

No, H17 (Corneal scars and opacities) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code H17 belong to?

H17 belongs to Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: H00–H59 (Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa).

H17

Non-Billable

ChapterH00–H59

Rankcategory

Description

Corneal scars and opacities

About ICD-10-CM code H17

H17 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Corneal scars and opacities. It sits in H00-H59 Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa, within Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22). H17 is not billable on its own, coders must choose one of its more specific child codes instead.

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 3 non-billable)

H17.0Adherent leukomahas subcodes H17.1Central corneal opacityhas subcodes H17.8Other corneal scars and opacitieshas subcodes H17.9Unspecified corneal scar and opacity

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

CH7 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
neoplasms (C00-D49)
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

H15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)

H17Corneal scars and opacitiesNot billable

H17.0Adherent leukomaSubcodes

H17.1Central corneal opacitySubcodes

H17.8Other corneal scars and opacitiesSubcodes

H17.9Unspecified corneal scar and opacityBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H17:

chapterCH7

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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