ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for opacity
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Opacity, opacities”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding opacity
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for opacity; the code depends on the details below.
More specific opacity codes (official index)
- cornea H17 — Corneal scars and opacities
- central H17.1 — Central corneal opacity
- congenital Q13.3 — Congenital corneal opacity
- degenerative
- hereditary
- inflammatory
- minor H17.81 — Minor opacity of cornea
- peripheral H17.82 — Peripheral opacity of cornea
- sequelae of trachoma (healed) B94.0 — Sequelae of trachoma
- specified NEC H17.89 — Other corneal scars and opacities
- enamel (teeth) (fluoride) (nonfluoride) K00.3 — Mottled teeth
- lens
- snowball
- vitreous (humor) NEC H43.39 — Other vitreous opacities
- congenital Q14.0 — Congenital malformation of vitreous humor
- membranes and strands H43.31 — Vitreous membranes and strands
Common questions about opacity ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for cornea opacity?
- H17 — Corneal scars and opacities (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for enamel opacity?
- K00.3 — Mottled teeth.
What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous nec opacity?
- H43.39 — Other vitreous opacities (header code; choose a more specific subcode).