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H17.8

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other corneal scars and opacities

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 2 non-billable)
H17.81Minor opacity of corneahas subcodesH17.82Peripheral opacity of corneahas subcodesH17.89Other corneal scars and opacities
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
H17.8Other corneal scars and opacitiesNot billable
H17.81Minor opacity of corneaSubcodes
H17.82Peripheral opacity of corneaSubcodes
H17.89Other corneal scars and opacitiesBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H17.8:

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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