H17 ICD-10-CM Code: Corneal scars and opacities
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H17Corneal scars and opacities
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H17 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)
- 3
Category H17
Corneal scars and opacities
- 4
Code H17
Corneal scars and opacities
Codes under H17
H17 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H17.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H17.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H17.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H17.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H17.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H17 mean?
H17 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Corneal scars and opacities.”
Is H17 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H17 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H17 located in ICD-10-CM?
H17 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22) (H15–H22), under category H17, Corneal scars and opacities.
What coding notes are listed for H17?
No inclusion terms are listed for H17 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.