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H16.229

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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, unspecified 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 when the specific eye or eyes affected are not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality information for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.22Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's└H16.229Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, unspecified eye
└H16.229Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjögren's, unspecified eye

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