H16.242
BillableOphthalmia nodosa, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A type of eye inflammation characterized by small nodular lesions on the conjunctiva, typically caused by irritation from foreign material or allergic reaction, affecting the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Ophthalmia nodosa is often caused by caterpillar hairs or plant material; document the causative agent if known
- •Ensure laterality is correctly documented as left eye to avoid coding errors
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.24Ophthalmia nodosa└H16.242Ophthalmia nodosa, left eye
└H16.242Ophthalmia nodosa, left eye