H17.821Billable
Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eye
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H17
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H17
H17Corneal scars and opacitiesH17.0Adherent leukomaH17.00Adherent 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 opacities
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H17.821?
H17.821 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Peripheral opacity of cornea, right eye.
Is H17.821 a billable code?
Yes. H17.821 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H17.821 in?
H17.821 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H17.821 become effective?
H17.821 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H17.821?
H17.821 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.