2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Nervous System And Sense Organs 320-389 > Disorders Of The Eye And Adnexa 360-379 > Corneal Opacity And Other Disorders Of Cornea 371.* >  2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 371.60
Keratoconus unspecified 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 Therefore, this code may be out of date.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 371.60 can be accessed here. - A noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea, the apex being displaced downward and nasally. It occurs most commonly in females at about puberty. The cause is unknown but hereditary factors may play a role. The -conus refers to the cone shape of the corneal protrusion. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
- 371.60 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 371.60 contains 3 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 371.* hierarchy
Index entries containing 371.60:- Conical
- cornea
 371.60
Conus (any type) (congenital) 743.57- acquired 371.60
Keratoconus 371.60
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