B00.52
BillableHerpesviral keratitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Infection and inflammation of the cornea (clear front part of the eye) caused by herpes simplex virus, potentially affecting vision.
Coding Tips
- •Specify laterality and whether it is initial or recurrent keratitis
- •Herpesviral keratitis can lead to scarring; document severity if noted
Code Hierarchy
└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.5Herpesviral ocular disease└B00.52Herpesviral keratitis
└B00.52Herpesviral keratitis