H18.553 – Macular corneal dystrophy, bilateral
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H18.553
- Code
H18.553(claims format:H18553)- Description
- Macular corneal dystrophy, bilateral
- 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 › H18.5 › H18.55
Related codes in H18.55
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H18.553?
H18.553 is the ICD-10-CM code for macular corneal dystrophy, bilateral, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H18.553 a billable code?
Yes. H18.553 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H18.553 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.