ICD-10-CM H16.049: Marginal corneal ulcer, unspecified eye

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About ICD-10-CM Code H16.049 (Marginal corneal ulcer)

ICD-10-CM code H16.049 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 H16.049 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H16.049 - Marginal corneal ulcer, unspecified 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 Marginal corneal ulcer related to unspecified eye.