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H16.9

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Unspecified keratitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) without a specified cause or type.

Coding Tips

  • •Query the provider if a more specific type of keratitis can be identified, as many subtypes exist with different treatment approaches
  • •Review clinical documentation for any mention of infectious agents, trauma, or underlying conditions that may warrant a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└H16Keratitis└H16.9Unspecified keratitis
└H16.9Unspecified keratitis

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