H18.06

Non-Billable

ChapterH00–H59

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Official Description

Stromal corneal pigmentations

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Includes

Hematocornea

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

H15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)

H18Other disorders of cornea

H18.0Corneal pigmentations and deposits

H18.06Stromal corneal pigmentations

H18.061Stromal corneal pigmentations, right eye

H18.062Stromal corneal pigmentations, left eye

H18.063Stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral

H18.069Stromal corneal pigmentations, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H18.06:

chapterCH7

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

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1 raw paths

Pigmentation (abnormal) (anomaly)1 unique routes

cornea (anterior)

stromal→H18.06

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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