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

ICD-10 Coding for Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy

H18.521
H18.522
H18.523

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H18.521 for epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, right eye

Billable Code
H18.521
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of map-dot-fingerprint patterns on slit-lamp exam.

Applicable To

  • • Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left eye

Billable Code
H18.522
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of map-dot-fingerprint patterns on slit-lamp exam.

Applicable To

  • • Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, bilateral

Billable Code
H18.523
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of map-dot-fingerprint patterns on slit-lamp exam.

Applicable To

  • • Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H18.251

Recurrent erosion of cornea, right eye

Use when recurrent erosions are present alongside EBMD.

H18.252

Recurrent erosion of cornea, left eye

Use when recurrent erosions are present alongside EBMD.

H18.253

Recurrent erosion of cornea, bilateral

Use when recurrent erosions are present alongside EBMD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for EBMD?

The ICD-10 code for Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy (EBMD) is H18.52x, with specific codes for laterality: H18.521 for the right eye, H18.522 for the left eye, and H18.523 for bilateral cases.

How is EBMD documented in medical records?

EBMD documentation should include slit-lamp findings such as map-dot-fingerprint patterns, epithelial thickness measurements, and any recurrent erosions.

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