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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cornea staphyloma

H18.72

Corneal staphyloma

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding cornea staphyloma

The ICD-10-CM code for cornea staphyloma is H18.72 (Corneal staphyloma).

Within H18.7 (other and unspecified corneal deformities), H18.72 is specifically for corneal staphyloma. Related codes cover unspecified corneal deformity (H18.70), corneal ectasia (H18.71), Descemetocele (H18.73) and other corneal deformities (H18.79).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H18.721 (right eye), H18.722 (left eye), H18.723 (bilateral) and H18.729 (unspecified eye).

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 cornea staphyloma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cornea staphyloma?

H18.72 — Corneal staphyloma (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H18.72 billable?

No. H18.72 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.