H17.0Header code — not billable
Adherent leukoma
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H17
H17Corneal scars and opacitiesH17.00Adherent leukoma, unspecified eyeYesH17.01Adherent leukoma, right eyeYesH17.02Adherent leukoma, left eyeYesH17.03Adherent leukoma, bilateralYesH17.1Central corneal opacityH17.10Central corneal opacity, unspecified eyeYesH17.11Central corneal opacity, right eyeYesH17.12Central corneal opacity, left eyeYesH17.13Central corneal opacity, bilateralYesH17.8Other corneal scars and opacitiesH17.81Minor opacity of cornea
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H17.0?
H17.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Adherent leukoma.
Is H17.0 a billable code?
No. H17.0 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H17.0 in?
H17.0 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H17.0 become effective?
H17.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H17.0?
H17.0 belongs to category H17, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.