icd 10 code for epithelial corneal dystrophy

by Prof. Leonora Lowe PhD 4 min read

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral
H18. 523 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. 523 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy?

ICD-10 code H18.52 for Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for Cogan’s corneal dystrophy?

Question: What is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for Cogan’s corneal dystrophy or epithelial basement membrane dystrophy? Answer: Cogan's dystrophy is H16.321 right eye, H16.322 left eye, or H16.323.

What is the CPT code for epithelial basement membrane dystrophy?

Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy is H18.59 only. There is no laterality with this code.

What is the ICD 10 code for corneal transplant?

As previously, the sixth character of the ICD-10 code for a corneal transplant (T86.84-) indicates type of transplant: But now the seventh character indicates laterality—1, 2, or 3 to represent the right eye, left eye, or both eyes, respectively.

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What is epithelial corneal dystrophy?

Summary. Epithelial basement membrane corneal dystrophy (EBMD), also called map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, is an eye condition that affects the cornea. The epithelium is the cornea's outermost layer, and the basement membrane is the layer that the epithelium attaches to.

What is the ICD 10 code for endothelial corneal dystrophy?

ICD-10-CM Code for Endothelial corneal dystrophy H18. 51.

What is the ICD 10 code for epithelial defect?

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H18. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for epithelial basement membrane dystrophy?

59 Anterior Corneal Dystrophies. Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a degenerative condition of the anterior layer of the cornea.

What is Endothelial corneal dystrophy?

Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive loss of corneal endothelial cells, thickening of Descement's membrane and deposition of extracellular matrix in the form of guttae. When the number of endothelial cells becomes critically low, the cornea swells and causes loss of vision.

What is Fuchs endothelial dystrophy?

Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy is a non-inflammatory, sporadic or autosomal dominant, dystrophy involving the endothelial layer of the cornea. With Fuchs' dystrophy the cornea begins to swell causing glare, halo, and reduced visual acuity.

What is persistent epithelial defects?

Persistent corneal epithelial defects (PEDs or PCEDs) result from the failure of rapid re-epithelialization and closure within 10-14 days after a corneal injury, even with standard supportive treatment [4, 5]. If left untreated, PEDs can result in significant complications, including infection and vision loss.

What is map dot corneal dystrophy?

What is Map Dot Fingerprint Dystrophy? Map Dot Fingerprint Dystrophy (MDF) is a hereditary disease of the “epithelium” or anterior “skin” cells of the cornea. Multiple names are used to describe this condition such as epithelial basement membrane dystrophy, Cogan's microcystic dystrophy, or anterior membrane dystrophy.

What is epithelial basement membrane dystrophy?

Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is a disease that affects the anterior cornea, causing characteristic slit lamp findings which may result in decreased vision and/or recurrent corneal erosions.

What is the ICD 10 code for corneal abrasion?

S05.02XAThe general ICD-10 code to describe the initial evaluation of a patient with a corneal abrasion using ICD-10 is: S05. 02XA – Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, left eye, initial encounter.

What is anterior basement membrane dystrophy?

Anterior Basement Membrane Corneal Dystrophy is the official name for Map Dot Fingerprint Corneal Dystrophy. In this condition, the basement membrane under the corneal epithelium does not function properly. The basement membrane functions as a sticky anchor over which the epithelium grows.

How common is EBMD?

EBMD affects nearly 42% of individuals across all age groups, and as many as 76% of individuals worldwide who are over the age of 50. 1 Up to 33% of patients with EBMD experience severe RCE during their lifetime.

Corneal Dystrophy: H18.5-

As previously, the fifth character of cor­neal dystrophy’s ICD-10 code (H18.5-) represents the type of dystrophy:

Corneal Transplant: T86.84-

As previously, the sixth character of the ICD-10 code for a corneal transplant (T86.84-) indicates type of transplant:

Other Changes

Further changes that might be relevant to your practice include the following.

Payer Readiness

While federal payers implemented these codes on Oct. 1 (apart from the two U07 codes, which were implemented earlier), others may be slower to adopt them. You should therefore:

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