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H16.103

Billable

Unspecified superficial keratitis, bilateral

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 affecting both eyes, without a specified underlying cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral coding indicates both eyes are affected; ensure documentation supports bilateral involvement
  • •If only one eye is affected, use the appropriate unilateral code instead

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.1Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis└H16.10Unspecified superficial keratitis└H16.103Unspecified superficial keratitis, bilateral
└H16.103Unspecified superficial keratitis, bilateral

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