H18.52

Approximate Synonyms

• Corneal epithelial dystrophy

• Epithelial corneal dystrophy

• Juvenile epithelial corneal dystrophy

• Meesman’s corneal dystrophy

Clinical Information

• An autosomal dominant form of hereditary corneal dystrophy due to a defect in cornea-specific keratin formation. Mutations in the genes that encode keratin-3 and keratin-12 have been linked to this disorder.

• An autosomal dominant inherited corneal disorder caused by mutations in the krt3 and krt12 genes. It is characterized by the formation of multiple tiny cysts in the epithelial layer of the cornea. The cysts may rupture, causing pain, redness and light sensitivity. Vision usually is not affected.

Details

• H18.52 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.52 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H18.52 – other international versions of ICD-10 H18.52 may differ.