H18.0: Corneal pigmentations and deposits
You have discoloration in the cornea of your eye.
The cornea is located at the front of the eye. It is transparent and curved. The curvature focuses light in the eye. This is vital to be able to see clearly.
You have deposits in your cornea. Various substances can build up in the cornea. These substances can include iron or copper. The deposits can be visible in the cornea from the outside, for example as a colored line or ring. The color of the deposit differs depending on which substance has been deposited. These deposits can have many different causes. They can be due to surgery or another condition, for example, or develop as a result of the consumption of certain medicines.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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