ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 H18.599

Billable / Specific

Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye

H18
Block
0
Synonyms
0
LCDs
5
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM H18.599

ICD-10-CM code H18.599 represents Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, unspecified eye. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H18). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.599 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for H18.599

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H18.599 as a covered diagnosis.

No Medicare LCDs reference H18.599 as covered

This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H18.599.

5 policies

5 Aetna

Corneal Remodeling - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0023
Computerized Corneal Topography
Policy ID: CPB-0130
Cataract Surgery
Policy ID: CPB-0508
Endothelial Cell Photography
Policy ID: CPB-0538
External Ocular Photography
Policy ID: CPB-0734

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H18.599

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for H18.599

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

ICD-10 H18.599, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code H18.599 billable? +

Yes, H18.599 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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