H16.212
BillableExposure keratoconjunctivitis, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva caused by excessive eye exposure to air or environmental irritants, affecting the left eye only.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm laterality documentation specifies left eye to differentiate from bilateral or right eye presentations
- •Document any associated conditions like Bell's palsy or thyroid eye disease that may contribute to exposure
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.21Exposure keratoconjunctivitis└H16.212Exposure keratoconjunctivitis, left eye
└H16.212Exposure keratoconjunctivitis, left eye