ICD-10-CM H16.012: Central corneal ulcer, left eye

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H16.012

Central corneal ulcer, left eye

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H16.012 (Central corneal ulcer)

ICD-10-CM code H16.012 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.012 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H16.012 - Central corneal ulcer, left eye. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Central corneal ulcer related to left eye.