2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H18.063Stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H15-H22›H18

ICD-10-CM H18.063
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H18.063 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as bilateral deposit in corneas. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H18.063
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral
Short Description
Stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H18.06
Stromal corneal pigmentations

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
CategoryH18Other disorders of cornea
This CodeH18.063Stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral deposit in corneas
  • Bilateral stromal corneal pigmentation
  • Left stromal corneal pigmentation
  • Right stromal corneal pigmentation
  • Stromal corneal pigmentation

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Corneal Disorders

Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact lenses, they float on top of your corneas.

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Convert H18.063 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
371.12 Stromal cornea pigment
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H18.063Overview

Is H18.063 (Stromal corneal pigmentations) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H18.063 group to?

When stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H18.063?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, stromal corneal pigmentations, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 371.12 (stromal cornea pigment). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.