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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Keratoconus

ICD-10 Coding for Keratoconus

H18.611
H18.621

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

Also Known as:
Conical cornea
KC
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Keratoconus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Keratoconus

Use ICD-10 code H18.611 for keratoconus, stable, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Keratoconus, stable, right eye

Billable Code
H18.611
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Corneal topography shows <1D change over 12 months
documentation:
  • • No history of acute corneal edema

Applicable To

  • • Stable keratoconus affecting the right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the stability of keratoconus.

Keratoconus, unstable, right eye

Billable Code
H18.621
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Recent hydrops or rapid progression (>2D steepening in 6 months)

Applicable To

  • • Unstable keratoconus affecting the right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the instability of keratoconus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z94.7

Corneal transplant status

Use when the patient has a history of corneal transplant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for keratoconus?

The ICD-10 codes for keratoconus range from H18.611 to H18.629, distinguishing between stable and unstable forms with laterality.

How is keratoconus documented for coding?

Document keratoconus by specifying laterality, stability, and including corneal topography results to support the diagnosis.

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