H16.419
BillableGhost vessels (corneal), unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Remnants of blood vessels in the cornea of an unspecified eye that appear as faint lines or shadows, typically from previous inflammation or injury.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when eye laterality is not documented; query provider for clarification when possible
- •Avoid this code if the clinical record allows determination of right, left, or bilateral involvement
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.4Corneal neovascularization└H16.41Ghost vessels (corneal)└H16.419Ghost vessels (corneal), unspecified eye
└H16.419Ghost vessels (corneal), unspecified eye