H18.7
Non-Billable

Other and unspecified corneal deformities

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other and unspecified corneal deformities?

ICD-10-CM H18.7 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified corneal deformities. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H18.7

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H18.7. They are mutually exclusive:

  • congenital malformations of cornea (Q13.3-Q13.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H18.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
H18.70Unspecified corneal deformityBillableH18.71Corneal ectasiaNon-BillableH18.711Corneal ectasia, right eyeBillableH18.712Corneal ectasia, left eyeBillableH18.713Corneal ectasia, bilateralBillableH18.719Corneal ectasia, unspecified eyeBillableH18.72Corneal staphylomaNon-BillableH18.721Corneal staphyloma, right eyeBillableH18.722Corneal staphyloma, left eyeBillableH18.723Corneal staphyloma, bilateralBillableH18.729Corneal staphyloma, unspecified eyeBillableH18.73DescemetoceleNon-BillableH18.731Descemetocele, right eyeBillableH18.732Descemetocele, left eyeBillableH18.733Descemetocele, bilateralBillableH18.739Descemetocele, unspecified eyeBillableH18.79Other corneal deformitiesNon-BillableH18.791Other corneal deformities, right eyeBillableH18.792Other corneal deformities, left eyeBillableH18.793Other corneal deformities, bilateralBillableH18.799Other corneal deformities, unspecified eyeBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is H18.7 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H18.7 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H18.7 mean?

H18.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified corneal deformities". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H18.7?

The parent code of H18.7 is H18 ("Other disorders of cornea"). H18.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H18.7 in?

H18.7 is located in Section H15-H22 — "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H18.7?

H18.7 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H18.70, H18.71, H18.72, H18.73, H18.79.

When should I use H18.7?

Use H18.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified corneal deformities" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other and unspecified corneal deformities?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified corneal deformities is H18.7.

Can H18.7 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H18.7 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H18.7 in?

H18.7 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H18.7?

Type 1 Excludes for H18.7 include: congenital malformations of cornea (Q13.3-Q13.4).

Is H18.7 valid for 2026?

Yes, H18.7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H18.7
Other and unspecified corneal deformities
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H15-H22 — Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
2026 ICD-10-CM