H18.72

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Corneal staphyloma

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).
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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
H18.7Other and unspecified corneal deformities
H18.72Corneal staphyloma
H18.721Corneal staphyloma, right eye
H18.722Corneal staphyloma, left eye
H18.723Corneal staphyloma, bilateral
H18.729Corneal staphyloma, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

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subcategoryH18.7
Other and unspecified corneal deformities
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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2026

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