H16.249
BillableOphthalmia nodosa, unspecified 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 with small nodular lesions on the conjunctiva affecting an unspecified eye, usually caused by irritation from foreign material or allergic reaction.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific eye affected is not documented; query provider for laterality if possible
- •Document the suspected cause of the nodular lesions to guide treatment decisions
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.24Ophthalmia nodosa└H16.249Ophthalmia nodosa, unspecified eye
└H16.249Ophthalmia nodosa, unspecified eye