H16.262 – Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, left eye
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H16.262
- Code
H16.262(claims format:H16262)- Description
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, left eye
- Short description
- Vernal keratoconjunct, w limbar and corneal involv, left eye
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › H16.26
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H16.26 – Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- vernal conjunctivitis without limbar and corneal involvement (H10.44)
Related codes in H16.26
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H16.262?
H16.262 is the ICD-10-CM code for vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, left eye, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H16.262 a billable code?
Yes. H16.262 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H16.262 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.