H16.333
BillableSclerosing keratitis, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This condition involves inflammation and scarring of the clear front part of the eye (cornea) that affects both eyes. It can lead to vision problems if left untreated.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that the condition is documented as affecting both eyes before assigning the bilateral code; if only one eye is affected, use H16.331 (right eye) or H16.332 (left eye) instead
- •Sclerosing keratitis is often associated with systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), so review the medical record for any underlying diagnoses that should be coded separately
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.3Interstitial and deep keratitis└H16.33Sclerosing keratitis└H16.333Sclerosing keratitis, bilateral
└H16.333Sclerosing keratitis, bilateral