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H16.339

Billable

Sclerosing keratitis, unspecified eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A chronic condition where the cornea becomes scarred and hardened when the specific eye affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality is not specified; query provider for clarification on which eye is affected
  • •Unilateral codes (H16.331, H16.332) are preferred when eye involvement can be determined

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.3Interstitial and deep keratitis└H16.33Sclerosing keratitis└H16.339Sclerosing keratitis, unspecified eye
└H16.339Sclerosing keratitis, unspecified eye

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