ICD-10 H18.522
Billable / SpecificEpithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left eye
About ICD-10-CM H18.522
ICD-10-CM code H18.522 represents Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left eye. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H18). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.522 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H18.522
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H18.522 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H18.522.
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
Codes Adjacent To H18.522
Other codes in section H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
ICD-10 H18.522, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H18.522 billable? +
Yes, H18.522 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with H18.522? +
Procedures frequently paired with H18.522 include: 76514, 92499.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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