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H16.233

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Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Corneal and conjunctival inflammation caused by nerve damage or dysfunction affecting both eyes, resulting in reduced sensation and healing problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is explicitly stated in the documentation
  • •Bilateral neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis often indicates a systemic neurological condition; ensure this is documented and coded

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.23Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis└H16.233Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral
└H16.233Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral

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