Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H18.061 is the diagnosis code for Stromal corneal pigmentations, right eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H18.061 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H18.061 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H18.061 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Stromal corneal pigmentations, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H18.061 is H18.06 ("Stromal corneal pigmentations"). H18.061 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H18.061 is located in Section H15-H22 — "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H18.061 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Stromal corneal pigmentations, right eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Stromal corneal pigmentations, right eye is H18.061.
Yes, H18.061 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H18.061 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H18.061 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.