ICD-10-CM Code H18.6. H18.6 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Keratoconus. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.
To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of H18.60 that describes the diagnosis 'keratoconus, unspecified' in more detail.
Noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea in which the apex is displaced downward and nasally; the conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM) Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to H18.60:
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.6 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H18.6 - other international versions of ICD-10 H18.6 may differ. injury (trauma) of eye and orbit ( S05.-) A degenerative, structural disorder of the eye, characterized by a cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea.
Noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea in which the apex is displaced downward and nasally; the conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
603.
Keratoconus, stable, right eye H18. 611 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H18. 611 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 Code for Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding- K29. 70- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code Z98. 890 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
“Code Z86. 010, Personal history of colonic polyps, should be assigned when 'history of colon polyps' is documented by the provider. History of colon polyp specifically indexes to code Z86.
ICD-10-CM Code for Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis K21. 0.
The note in ICD-10 under codes B95-B97 states that 'these categories are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes to identify the infectious agent(s) in disease classified elsewhere', so you would not use B96. 81 as a primary diagnosis, but as an additional code with the disease listed first.
ICD-10 Code for Other specified postprocedural states- Z98. 89- Codify by AAPC. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services. Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status.
Z98. 890 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 890 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code G89. 29 for Other chronic pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .
The -conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. (from Dorland, 27th ed) Noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea in which the apex is displaced downward and nasally; the conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. Code History.
Diseases of the eye and adnexa. Clinical Information. A degenerative, structural disorder of the eye, characterized by a cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea. It may lead to visual disturbances. A noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea, the apex being displaced downward and nasally.
Keratoconus. H18.6 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.6 became effective on October 1, 2020.
The ICD code H186 is used to code Keratoconus. Keratoconus (KC, KTCN) is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of vision, with multiple images, ...
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code H18.6 is a non-billable code.
The ICD code H186 is used to code Keratoconus. Keratoconus (KC, KTCN) is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of vision, with multiple images, ...
H18.60. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code H18.60 is a non-billable code.
The ICD code H186 is used to code Keratoconus. Keratoconus (KC, KTCN) is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than the more normal gradual curve. Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of vision, with multiple images, ...
This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H18.603 and a single ICD9 code, 371.60 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.