H16.019
BillableCentral corneal ulcer, unspecified 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 eye when the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query provider to obtain specific eye identification for more accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.0Corneal ulcer└H16.01Central corneal ulcer└H16.019Central corneal ulcer, unspecified eye
└H16.019Central corneal ulcer, unspecified eye