H16.149
BillablePunctate keratitis, unspecified 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 when the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •This code should only be used when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record; query the provider if possible for eye-specific documentation
- •Ensure the diagnosis is truly punctate keratitis and not another form of keratitis
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.1Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis└H16.14Punctate keratitis└H16.149Punctate keratitis, unspecified eye
└H16.149Punctate keratitis, unspecified eye