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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Fuchs' dystrophy

H18.51

Endothelial corneal dystrophy

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dystrophy, dystrophia › Fuchs'”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Fuchs' dystrophy

The ICD-10-CM code for Fuchs' dystrophy is H18.51 (Endothelial corneal dystrophy).

Within H18.5 (hereditary corneal dystrophies), H18.51 is specifically for Endothelial corneal dystrophy. Related codes cover unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies (H18.50), epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy (H18.52), Granular corneal dystrophy (H18.53), Lattice corneal dystrophy (H18.54), macular corneal dystrophy (H18.55) and other hereditary corneal dystrophies (H18.59).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H18.511 (right eye), H18.512 (left eye), H18.513 (bilateral) and H18.519 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015, and changed in FY2021 (expanded into subcodes).

Common questions about Fuchs' dystrophy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Fuchs' dystrophy?

H18.51 — Endothelial corneal dystrophy (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H18.51 billable?

No. H18.51 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.