All ICD10 Codes

H18.44

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Keratomalacia

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H18.441Keratomalacia, right eyeH18.442Keratomalacia, left eyeH18.443Keratomalacia, bilateralH18.449Keratomalacia, unspecified eye
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • keratomalacia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.4)
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
H18.44KeratomalaciaNot billable
H18.441Keratomalacia, right eyeBillable
H18.442Keratomalacia, left eyeBillable
H18.443Keratomalacia, bilateralBillable
H18.449Keratomalacia, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H18.44:

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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