ICD10 code of Fuchs dystrophy and ICD9 code
What is the ICD10 code for Fuchs dystrophy? And the ICD9 code for Fuchs dystrophy?
Fuchs dystrophy is a progressive eye disorder affecting the cornea, leading to impaired vision. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), Fuchs dystrophy is assigned the code H18.5. This code specifically identifies the condition and allows for accurate medical record-keeping and billing purposes. It falls under the broader category of corneal dystrophies and degenerations.
In the previous version of the classification system, ICD-9, Fuchs dystrophy was coded as 371.57. However, it is important to note that ICD-9 codes are no longer in use as they have been replaced by the more detailed ICD-10 codes. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred in 2015 to provide more comprehensive and specific codes for various medical conditions.
By utilizing the appropriate ICD-10 code, healthcare professionals can effectively communicate and document Fuchs dystrophy cases. This coding system ensures accurate tracking of the disease's prevalence, facilitates research, and enables efficient healthcare management.
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Corneal endothelial dystrophy
Fuchs corneal dystrophy
Fuchs' corneal dystrophy
Fuchs corneal dystrophy (eye condition) from what I can gather are different ways that they code this disease. I am not capable of answering questions like this. I have zero knowledge of how the disease would be coded for insurance purposes!
5/22/17 by Paula 2100
H18.51
Endothelial corneal dystrophy. H18.51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018 edition of ICD-10-CM H18.51 became effective on October 1, 2017.
Fuch's is not considered 'cosmetic,' so it is reimbursable under most insurance contracts.
6/24/18 by Ed 3620
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