H16
Non-billableKeratitis
H16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Keratitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H16.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- H00-H59
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact lenses, they float on top of your corneas. Problems with the cornea include: Refractive errors Allergies Infections Injuries Dystrophies - conditions in which parts of the cornea lose clarity…
Read more about Corneal Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfates›
- CenegerminRecombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor [EPC]›
- NatamycinPolyene Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate and Gramicidin›
- Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Usp, 0.3%Quinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Rose Bengal›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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