ICD-10 H18.029 Conversion to ICD-9 371.16

ICD-10 to ICD-9 Crossover Result

ICD-10 Code H18.029 representing "Argentous corneal deposits, unspecified eye" can be backward-mapped to its ICD-9 equivalent 371.16: "Argentous cornea deposit". This conversion was generated using the latest General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). While these mappings provide a standardized reference, not all ICD-10 codes have an exact ICD-9 match. Review the table below carefully and consider the clinical context when interpreting the mapped codes.

ICD‑10 Code

H18.029

Argentous corneal deposits, unspecified eye

ICD‑9 Code

371.16

Argentous cornea deposit

Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.

About the General Equivalence Mappings Crossover Tool

The General Equivalence Mappings tool is a standardized crossover resource developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). It was created to help healthcare providers, coders, payers, and software vendors accurately transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.

This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool supports both forward and backward mapping, making it valuable for converting legacy data, conducting audits, updating medical coding systems, and ensuring compliance with ICD-10 standards. GEMs are especially helpful when analyzing historical claims, aligning reimbursement logic, or migrating between systems.

Because not all ICD codes have a direct match, users should interpret each mapping carefully. Some ICD-10 to ICD-9 conversions may require clinical judgment or additional documentation to ensure coding accuracy.