ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H16.26
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H16.26
vernal conjunctivitis without limbar and corneal involvement (H10.44)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H16.26 (Vernal keratoconjunctivitis)
ICD-10-CM code H16.26 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 H16.26 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H16.26 - Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement. 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 Vernal keratoconjunctivitis related to limbar and corneal involvement.