H16.1 – Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H16.1
- Code
H16.1(claims format:H161)- Description
- Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis
- Short description
- Other and unsp superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
- Parent codes
- H16
Billable codes under H16.1
H16.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H16.10 – Unspecified superficial keratitisHeader (more codes below)
- H16.11 – Macular keratitisHeader (more codes below)
- H16.12 – Filamentary keratitisHeader (more codes below)
- H16.13 – PhotokeratitisHeader (more codes below)
- H16.14 – Punctate keratitisHeader (more codes below)
Related codes in H16
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H16.1?
H16.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H16.1 a billable code?
No. H16.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H16.1 belong to?
It belongs to category H16 – Keratitis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.