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H16.393

Billable

Other interstitial and deep keratitis, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation deep within the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) affecting both eyes, not caused by infection or other specified conditions.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bilateral involvement is documented in the clinical record before assigning this code
  • •Ensure the keratitis is confirmed as 'interstitial and deep' type rather than superficial or other variants

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.3Interstitial and deep keratitis└H16.39Other interstitial and deep keratitis└H16.393Other interstitial and deep keratitis, bilateral
└H16.393Other interstitial and deep keratitis, bilateral

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