Is H17.1 a billable code?
No. H17.1 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H17.1: Central corneal opacity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H17.1 groups related diagnoses under central corneal opacity. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H17.1
- H17.10Central corneal opacity, unspecified eye
- H17.11Central corneal opacity, right eye
- H17.12Central corneal opacity, left eye
- H17.13Central corneal opacity, bilateral
Other codes in H17 Corneal scars and opacities
H17.1 questions
What does H17.1 mean?
H17.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Central corneal opacity. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.