H16.259
BillablePhlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, unspecified 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 an unspecified eye. It is often triggered by tuberculosis or other infections.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality is not specified; query provider for eye-specific documentation
- •Document any history of tuberculosis or other infectious triggers for this condition
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.25Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis└H16.259Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye
└H16.259Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye