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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for adherent leukoma

H17.0

Adherent leukoma

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Leukoma (cornea) › adherent”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding adherent leukoma

The ICD-10-CM code for adherent leukoma is H17.0 (Adherent leukoma).

Within H17 (corneal scars and opacities), H17.0 is specifically for adherent leukoma. Related codes cover central corneal opacity (H17.1), other corneal scars and opacities (H17.8) and unspecified corneal scar and opacity (H17.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H17.00 (unspecified eye), H17.01 (right eye), H17.02 (left eye) and H17.03 (bilateral).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about adherent leukoma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for adherent leukoma?

H17.0 — Adherent leukoma (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H17.0 billable?

No. H17.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.