Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H18.233 is the diagnosis code for Secondary corneal edema, bilateral. 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 H18.233 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H18.233 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H18.233 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Secondary corneal edema, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H18.233 is H18.23 ("Secondary corneal edema"). H18.233 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H18.233 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 H18.233 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Secondary corneal edema, bilateral" 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 Secondary corneal edema, bilateral is H18.233.
Yes, H18.233 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H18.233 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H18.233 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.