Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fuchs' corneal dystrophy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Use ICD-10 code H18.511 for endothelial corneal dystrophy, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Corneal edema
Use if corneal edema is present with Fuchs' dystrophy.
The ICD-10 code for Fuchs' corneal dystrophy is H18.51-, with specific codes for laterality: H18.511 for the right eye, H18.512 for the left eye, and H18.513 for bilateral involvement.
Document Fuchs' corneal dystrophy by specifying laterality, presence of guttae, and endothelial cell density. Use slit lamp and specular microscopy findings to support the diagnosis.