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bullous keratopathy

Medical Definition

Keratopathy that is characterized by the presence of epithelial bullae.

Wikipedia Summary

Bullous keratopathy, also known as pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK), is a pathological condition in which small vesicles, or bullae, are formed in the cornea due to endothelial dysfunction. In a healthy cornea, endothelial cells keeps the tissue from excess fluid absorption, pumping it back into the aqueous humor. When affected by some reason, such as Fuchs' dystrophy or a trauma during cataract removal, endothelial cells suffer mortality or damage...
Related Codes (5)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
H18.1Bullous keratopathy
H18.10Bullous keratopathy, unspecified eye
H18.11Bullous keratopathy, right eye
H18.12Bullous keratopathy, left eye
H18.13Bullous keratopathy, bilateral

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