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H17.82

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Peripheral opacity of cornea

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H17.821Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eyeH17.822Peripheral opacity of cornea, left eyeH17.823Peripheral opacity of cornea, bilateralH17.829Peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eye
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 opacities
H17.82Peripheral opacity of corneaNot billable
H17.821Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eyeBillable
H17.822Peripheral opacity of cornea, left eyeBillable
H17.823Peripheral opacity of cornea, bilateralBillable
H17.829Peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H17.82:

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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