H18.212 – Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, left eye
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H18.212
- Code
H18.212(claims format:H18212)- Description
- Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, left eye
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
- Parent codes
- H18 › H18.2 › H18.21
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H18.21 – Corneal edema secondary to contact lens
Excludes2 (not included here):
- other corneal disorders due to contact lens (H18.82-)
Related codes in H18.21
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H18.212?
H18.212 is the ICD-10-CM code for corneal edema secondary to contact lens, left eye, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H18.212 a billable code?
Yes. H18.212 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H18.212 belong to?
It belongs to category H18 – Other disorders of cornea.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.