Is H17.81 a billable code?
No. H17.81 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
H17.81: Minor opacity of cornea
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H17.81 groups related diagnoses under minor opacity of cornea. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H17.81
- H17.811Minor opacity of cornea, right eye
- H17.812Minor opacity of cornea, left eye
- H17.813Minor opacity of cornea, bilateral
- H17.819Minor opacity of cornea, unspecified eye
Other codes in H17.8 Other corneal scars and opacities
H17.81 questions
What does H17.81 mean?
H17.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Minor opacity of cornea. 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.