H16.421
BillablePannus (corneal), right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A fibrous tissue growth on the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) in the right eye, often resulting from chronic inflammation or irritation.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as right eye before assigning this code
- •Pannus formation is often secondary to other eye conditions; investigate and code the underlying cause if documented
Code Hierarchy
└H16Keratitis└H16.4Corneal neovascularization└H16.42Pannus (corneal)└H16.421Pannus (corneal), right eye
└H16.421Pannus (corneal), right eye