H18.51

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Endothelial corneal dystrophy

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Fuchs' dystrophy
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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
H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies
H18.51Endothelial corneal dystrophyNot billable
H18.511Endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eyeBillable
H18.512Endothelial corneal dystrophy, left eyeBillable
H18.513Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateralBillable
H18.519Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H18.51:

chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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Code History

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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