Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H18.793 is the diagnosis code for Other corneal deformities, 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 H18.793 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H18.793 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H18.793 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other corneal deformities, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H18.793 is H18.79 ("Other corneal deformities"). H18.793 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H18.793 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 H18.793 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other corneal deformities, 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 Other corneal deformities, bilateral is H18.793.
Yes, H18.793 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H18.793 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H18.793 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.