H16.071
BillablePerforated corneal ulcer, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A perforated corneal ulcer of the right eye is a severe corneal ulcer that has broken through the full thickness of the cornea, creating a hole that requires urgent treatment.
Coding Tips
- •Perforated corneal ulcers are emergent conditions; ensure documentation reflects the severity and any emergency interventions performed
- •Document the underlying cause of ulceration (infectious, traumatic, autoimmune) as this affects treatment and prognosis
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.0Corneal ulcer└H16.07Perforated corneal ulcer└H16.071Perforated corneal ulcer, right eye
└H16.071Perforated corneal ulcer, right eye