ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H16.1
Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H16.1
- Areolar keratitis
- Nummular keratitis
- Stellate keratitis
- Striate keratitis
- Snow blindness
- Welders keratitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H16.1 (Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis)
ICD-10-CM code H16.1 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 H16.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H16.1 - Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis. 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 Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis.