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H16.429

Billable

Pannus (corneal), unspecified 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 when the specific eye affected is not documented or specified in the medical record.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code used only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if possible to determine which eye(s) are affected for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.4Corneal neovascularization└H16.42Pannus (corneal)└H16.429Pannus (corneal), unspecified eye
└H16.429Pannus (corneal), unspecified eye

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