Other keratoconjunctivitis, right eye

This code signifies an inflammation affecting both the cornea and conjunctiva of the right eye, which is not specifically classified elsewhere. It encompasses various forms of keratoconjunctivitis that don't fall under categories like sicca, exposure, or limbic.

Apply this code when documentation specifies keratoconjunctivitis of the right eye that is not further defined by a more specific type (e.g., allergic, viral, bacterial, or phlyctenular). This code is appropriate when the physician's diagnosis indicates "other" or "unspecified" forms of keratoconjunctivitis affecting only the right eye.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to support this specific code.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of keratoconjunctivitis (e.g., H16.21- for sicca, H16.22- for exposure) is documented.
• If both eyes are affected by "other keratoconjunctivitis," use H16.293 (bilateral) or H16.291 and H16.292 (right and left, respectively).