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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Descemetocele

H18.73

Descemetocele

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Descemetocele”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Descemetocele

The ICD-10-CM code for Descemetocele is H18.73 (Descemetocele).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H18.731 (right eye), H18.732 (left eye), H18.733 (bilateral) and H18.739 (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 Descemetocele ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Descemetocele?

H18.73 — Descemetocele (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H18.73 billable?

No. H18.73 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.