Question 1

What is ICD-10 code H16.062?

Accepted Answer

H16.062 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for mycotic corneal ulcer, left eye. A mycotic corneal ulcer is a fungal infection of the cornea in the left eye that requires antifungal medication and close monitoring to prevent vision loss. H16.062 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (h15-h22).

H16.062 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Document risk factors such as contact lens use, ocular trauma, or immunosuppression that may have contributed to fungal infection.

Question 2

Is H16.062 an HCC code?

Accepted Answer

No. H16.062 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any payment HCC category under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can still be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions, but it does not contribute to the beneficiary's Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) score and therefore does not affect the risk-adjusted capitation payment to the plan. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026.

Question 3

Is H16.062 billable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. H16.062 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be reported on professional and institutional claims as a primary or secondary diagnosis when the provider documentation supports the specific condition described. Billable codes in ICD-10-CM are coded to the highest level of specificity available for the documented diagnosis. H16.062 is current for fiscal year 2026 and remains in the active CMS ICD-10-CM code set published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Question 4

What is the V28 vs V24 difference for H16.062?

Accepted Answer

H16.062 does not map to a payment HCC under either the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model or the older V24 model. V28 reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition. Because neither model rewards H16.062 with a risk adjustment factor, it contributes zero to a Medicare Advantage beneficiary's RAF score in either version. Coders should check whether provider documentation supports a more specific child code that does map to a payment HCC.

Question 5

What should coders know when reporting H16.062?

Accepted Answer

Document risk factors such as contact lens use, ocular trauma, or immunosuppression that may have contributed to fungal infection Ensure antifungal treatment is documented; this helps justify medical necessity and appropriate follow-up care

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H16.062 ICD-10-CM Code: Mycotic corneal ulcer, left eye

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