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H17.1

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Central corneal opacity

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H17.10Central corneal opacity, unspecified eyeH17.11Central corneal opacity, right eyeH17.12Central corneal opacity, left eyeH17.13Central corneal opacity, bilateral
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).
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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 opacities
H17.1Central corneal opacityNot billable
H17.10Central corneal opacity, unspecified eyeBillable
H17.11Central corneal opacity, right eyeBillable
H17.12Central corneal opacity, left eyeBillable
H17.13Central corneal opacity, bilateralBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H17.1:

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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