H18.823 – Corneal disorder due to contact lens, bilateral

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H18.823
Code
H18.823 (claims format: H18823)
Description
Corneal disorder due to contact lens, 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 › H18.8 › H18.82

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H18.82 – Corneal disorder due to contact lens

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • corneal edema due to contact lens (H18.21-)

Related codes in H18.82

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H18.823?

H18.823 is the ICD-10-CM code for corneal disorder due to contact lens, bilateral, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).

Is H18.823 a billable code?

Yes. H18.823 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H18.823 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.