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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Exposure Keratopathy

ICD-10 Coding for Exposure Keratopathy

H16.211
H16.213

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for exposure keratopathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Exposure Keratoconjunctivitis
Exposure Keratitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Exposure Keratopathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Exposure Keratopathy

Use ICD-10 code H16.211 for exposure keratoconjunctivitis, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Exposure keratoconjunctivitis, right eye

Billable Code
H16.211
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of inferior corneal staining and incomplete eyelid closure

Applicable To

  • • Corneal exposure due to incomplete eyelid closure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is correctly documented and coded.

Exposure keratoconjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H16.213
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fluorescein staining showing bilateral inferior corneal staining
  • • Documented bilateral incomplete eyelid closure

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral corneal exposure due to incomplete eyelid closure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilaterality is correctly documented and coded.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H02.231

Paralytic lagophthalmos, right eye

Use to indicate the underlying cause of exposure keratopathy.

H02.233

Paralytic lagophthalmos, bilateral

Use to indicate the underlying cause of exposure keratopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for exposure keratopathy?

The ICD-10 code for exposure keratopathy is H16.21-, which specifies laterality and includes conditions due to incomplete eyelid closure.

How do you code bilateral exposure keratopathy?

Bilateral exposure keratopathy is coded as H16.213, indicating both eyes are affected by incomplete eyelid closure.

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