H16.141
BillablePunctate keratitis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Small, scattered spots of inflammation on the cornea of the right eye, typically causing mild discomfort and tearing.
Coding Tips
- •Punctate keratitis can result from various causes including infections, dry eye, or trauma; review the medical record for the underlying etiology
- •This condition is often mild and self-resolving but requires monitoring to prevent progression
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.1Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis└H16.14Punctate keratitis└H16.141Punctate keratitis, right eye
└H16.141Punctate keratitis, right eye