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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Endothelial Dystrophy

ICD-10 Coding for Endothelial Dystrophy

H18.511
H18.512
H18.513

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

Also Known as:
Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
FECD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Endothelial Dystrophy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Endothelial Dystrophy

Use ICD-10 code H18.511 for endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eye

Billable Code
H18.511
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of endothelial cell loss and guttae in the right eye

Applicable To

  • • Fuchs' dystrophy affecting the right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Endothelial corneal dystrophy, left eye

Billable Code
H18.512
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Fuchs' dystrophy affecting the left eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

Billable Code
H18.513
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Fuchs' dystrophy affecting both eyes

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H18.20

Corneal edema, unspecified eye

Use when corneal edema is present without specific laterality.

H18.21

Corneal edema, left eye

Use when corneal edema is present in the left eye.

H18.23

Corneal edema, bilateral

Use when corneal edema is present in both eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for endothelial dystrophy?

The primary ICD-10 codes for endothelial dystrophy are H18.511 for the right eye, H18.512 for the left eye, and H18.513 for bilateral involvement.

How do you code Fuchs' dystrophy?

Fuchs' dystrophy is coded under H18.51- series, with specific codes for right, left, or bilateral eye involvement.

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