H18.50
Unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies
Approximate Synonyms
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Corneal dystrophy
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Hereditary corneal dystrophies
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Hereditary corneal dystrophy
Clinical Information
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Bilateral hereditary disorders of the cornea, usually autosomal dominant, which may be present at birth but more frequently develop during adolescence and progress slowly throughout life. Central macular dystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal recessive defect.
Details
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H18.50 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.50 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H18.50 – other international versions of ICD-10 H18.50 may differ.