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H16.012

Billable

Central corneal ulcer, left eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An open sore or ulcer located in the center of the clear front part of the left eye (cornea), which can significantly affect vision.

Coding Tips

  • •Central corneal ulcers are more serious than peripheral ulcers; ensure 'central' location is documented
  • •Document the cause (infectious, traumatic, or other) as this may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.0Corneal ulcer└H16.01Central corneal ulcer└H16.012Central corneal ulcer, left eye
└H16.012Central corneal ulcer, left eye

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