H17 Corneal scars and opacities

Category / Non-billable header 23 subcodes

Block: Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)

Subcodes

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Code Description Billable
H17..0 Adherent leukoma No
H17..00 Adherent leukoma, unspecified eye Yes
H17..01 Adherent leukoma, right eye Yes
H17..02 Adherent leukoma, left eye Yes
H17..03 Adherent leukoma, bilateral Yes
H17..1 Central corneal opacity No
H17..10 Central corneal opacity, unspecified eye Yes
H17..11 Central corneal opacity, right eye Yes
H17..12 Central corneal opacity, left eye Yes
H17..13 Central corneal opacity, bilateral Yes
H17..8 Other corneal scars and opacities No
H17..81 Minor opacity of cornea No
H17..811 Minor opacity of cornea, right eye Yes
H17..812 Minor opacity of cornea, left eye Yes
H17..813 Minor opacity of cornea, bilateral Yes
H17..819 Minor opacity of cornea, unspecified eye Yes
H17..82 Peripheral opacity of cornea No
H17..821 Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eye Yes
H17..822 Peripheral opacity of cornea, left eye Yes
H17..823 Peripheral opacity of cornea, bilateral Yes
H17..829 Peripheral opacity of cornea, unspecified eye Yes
H17..89 Other corneal scars and opacities Yes
H17..9 Unspecified corneal scar and opacity Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026