H16.293
BillableOther keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva affecting both eyes that doesn't fit into other specific keratoconjunctivitis categories.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm bilateral involvement is documented before assigning this code
- •This is a catch-all code; if a more specific diagnosis can be determined, use the appropriate specific code instead
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.2Keratoconjunctivitis└H16.29Other keratoconjunctivitis└H16.293Other keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral
└H16.293Other keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral