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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Basement Membrane Dystrophy

ICD-10 Coding for Basement Membrane Dystrophy

H18.59
H18.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for basement membrane dystrophy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy
Map-Dot-Fingerprint Dystrophy
Cogan's Microcystic Dystrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Basement Membrane Dystrophy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Basement Membrane Dystrophy

Use ICD-10 code H18.59 for other hereditary corneal dystrophies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other hereditary corneal dystrophies

Non-Billable
H18.59
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of map-dot-fingerprint patterns on slit lamp examination.
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of EBMD in clinical notes.

Applicable To

  • • Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy
  • • Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies EBMD and includes slit lamp findings.

Other specified disorders of the cornea

Non-Billable
H18.89
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Irregular astigmatism due to corneal surface irregularities

Important Notes

  • • Document specific corneal irregularities and their impact on vision.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H16.12-

Recurrent corneal erosion

Use when documenting recurrent erosions secondary to EBMD.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for basement membrane dystrophy is H18.59, used for other hereditary corneal dystrophies.

How is epithelial basement membrane dystrophy documented?

Document EBMD by specifying the diagnosis, detailing slit lamp findings, and noting symptoms like recurrent erosions.

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