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H16.073

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Perforated corneal ulcer, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Perforated corneal ulcers affecting both eyes is a critical condition where ulcers have penetrated through the cornea in both eyes, representing a severe threat to vision.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral perforated ulcers are rare and indicate severe systemic or ocular disease; document any underlying conditions thoroughly
  • •This is a high-risk situation requiring urgent ophthalmologic intervention; ensure all emergency treatments and consultations are documented

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.0Corneal ulcer└H16.07Perforated corneal ulcer└H16.073Perforated corneal ulcer, bilateral
└H16.073Perforated corneal ulcer, bilateral

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