H17.8

Non-billable

Other corneal scars and opacities

H17.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other corneal scars and opacities. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H17.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H17
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H17.8?
H17.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other corneal scars and opacities". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H17.8 a billable code?
No — H17.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H17.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H17.8?
H17.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including H17.81, H17.82, H17.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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