H16.101
BillableUnspecified superficial keratitis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the outer layer of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) in the right eye, without a specified underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •This is an unspecified code; if the cause is documented (viral, bacterial, etc.), use a more specific H16.1x code
- •Laterality is specified as right eye; ensure documentation supports this before coding
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.1Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis└H16.10Unspecified superficial keratitis└H16.101Unspecified superficial keratitis, right eye
└H16.101Unspecified superficial keratitis, right eye