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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 370.0
Corneal ulcer
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 370.0 can be accessed here.
Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
370.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 370.0
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.