H16.409
BillableUnspecified corneal neovascularization, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Abnormal new blood vessel growth in the cornea of an unspecified eye without a specified underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code when eye laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider to clarify which eye is affected to assign a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.4Corneal neovascularization└H16.40Unspecified corneal neovascularization└H16.409Unspecified corneal neovascularization, unspecified eye
└H16.409Unspecified corneal neovascularization, unspecified eye