H16.221
BillableKeratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Dry eye condition affecting the cornea and conjunctiva of the right eye, not related to Sjögren's syndrome.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation excludes Sjögren's syndrome; if Sjögren's is present, use a different code from the H16.22 series
- •Look for supporting documentation such as Schirmer test results or tear film analysis
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.22Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's└H16.221Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, right eye
└H16.221Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, right eye