Peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eye
ICD-10 H17.829 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eye.
Peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eye
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Common symptoms include blurred vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night. Some patients may also experience eye discomfort.
Treatment options may include observation, medications, or surgical interventions such as corneal transplant, depending on the severity and underlying cause.
Diagnosis typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including visual acuity tests and slit-lamp examination to assess the cornea's condition.
