ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
H16.439 Localized vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- H16 Keratitis
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Other codes in H16
126 complete codes in this category.
- H16.422Pannus (corneal), left eye
- H16.423Pannus (corneal), bilateral
- H16.429Pannus (corneal), unspecified eye
- H16.431Localized vascularization of cornea, right eye
- H16.432Localized vascularization of cornea, left eye
- H16.433Localized vascularization of cornea, bilateral
- H16.439Localized vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye
- H16.441Deep vascularization of cornea, right eye
- H16.442Deep vascularization of cornea, left eye
- H16.443Deep vascularization of cornea, bilateral
- H16.449Deep vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye
- H16.8Other keratitis
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Localized vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to H16.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has H16, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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