H16.251
BillablePhlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An allergic inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva characterized by small blister-like lesions, affecting the right eye. It is often triggered by tuberculosis or other infections.
Coding Tips
- •Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is classically associated with tuberculosis; investigate and document any TB history
- •Ensure right eye laterality is clearly documented in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.25Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis└H16.251Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, right eye
└H16.251Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, right eye