All ICD10 Codes

H18.42

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Band keratopathy

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H18.421Band keratopathy, right eyeH18.422Band keratopathy, left eyeH18.423Band keratopathy, bilateralH18.429Band keratopathy, unspecified eye
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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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)
H18Other disorders of cornea
H18.4Corneal degeneration
H18.42Band keratopathyNot billable
H18.421Band keratopathy, right eyeBillable
H18.422Band keratopathy, left eyeBillable
H18.423Band keratopathy, bilateralBillable
H18.429Band keratopathy, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H18.42:

subcategoryH18.4
Corneal degeneration
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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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