H16.22 – Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H16.22
- Code
H16.22(claims format:H1622)- Description
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's
- 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 › H16.2
Billable codes under H16.22
H16.22 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H16.221 – Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, right eyeBillable
- H16.222 – Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, left eyeBillable
- H16.223 – Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateralBillable
- H16.229 – Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, unspecified eyeBillable
Notes for H16.22
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- Sjögren's syndrome (M35.01)
Index terms for H16.22
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H16.2
- H16.20 – Unspecified keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.21 – Exposure keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.23 – Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.24 – Ophthalmia nodosaHeader
- H16.25 – Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.26 – Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvementHeader
- H16.29 – Other keratoconjunctivitisHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H16.22?
H16.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H16.22 a billable code?
No. H16.22 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H16.22 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.