2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H18.13Bullous keratopathy, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H15-H22›H18

ICD-10-CM H18.13
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H18.13 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bullous keratopathy, 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 bullous keratopathy. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H18.13
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bullous keratopathy, bilateral
Short Description
Bullous keratopathy, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H18.1
Bullous keratopathy

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
CategoryH18Other disorders of cornea
This CodeH18.13Bullous keratopathy, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral bullous keratopathy
  • Bullous keratopathy
  • Bullous keratopathy of left eye
  • Bullous keratopathy of right eye
  • Edema of cornea of bilateral eyes

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Bullous Keratopathy

    keratopathy that is characterized by the presence of epithelial bullae.

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 H18.13 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
371.23 Bullous keratopathy
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 H18.13Overview

Is H18.13 (Bullous keratopathy) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does H18.13 group to?

When bullous keratopathy, 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 H18.13?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, bullous keratopathy, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 371.23 (bullous keratopathy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.