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ICD-10 CodesH17.813

H17.813

Billable

Minor opacity of cornea, bilateral

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/06/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 H17.813 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of minor opacity of cornea, bilateral.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Minor opacity of cornea, bilateral

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity
Minor opacity of the cornea is generally considered a low complexity condition, typically requiring routine examination and monitoring. However, the presence of bilateral opacities may necessitate further evaluation to rule out underlying systemic conditions or progressive disease.

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Ophthalmology

Documentation Requirements

Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply

Common Clinical Scenarios

Various clinical presentations within this specialty area

Billing Considerations

Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines

Optometry

Documentation Requirements

Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply

Common Clinical Scenarios

Various clinical presentations within this specialty area

Billing Considerations

Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use H17.813 When
  • Ensure accurate documentation of the patient's symptoms, history, and any relevant examination findings
  • Use H17
  • 813 specifically for bilateral minor opacities, and consider additional codes if other ocular conditions are present

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use H17.813 When
No specific exclusions found.

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ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

Accurate coding of H17.813 is crucial for proper reimbursement and to reflect the patient's clinical status. Misclassification may lead to undercoding or overcoding, affecting both patient care and financial outcomes.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

Accurate coding of H17.813 is crucial for proper reimbursement and to reflect the patient's clinical status. Misclassification may lead to undercoding or overcoding, affecting both patient care and financial outcomes.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement and to reflect the patient's clinical status. Misclassification may lead to undercoding or overcoding, affecting both patient care and financial outcomes.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    American Academy of Ophthalmology - Corneal Opacities
  • •
    National Eye Institute - Corneal Diseases

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    American Academy of Ophthalmology - Corneal Opacities
  • •
    National Eye Institute - Corneal Diseases

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common symptoms associated with minor opacity of the cornea?

Common symptoms may include blurred vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night. However, many patients may be asymptomatic.

How often should patients with bilateral minor corneal opacities be monitored?

Patients should be monitored regularly, typically every 6 to 12 months, depending on the severity of the opacities and any associated symptoms.