ICD-10-CM H16.111 is the diagnosis code for Macular keratitis, right eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H16.111 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H16.111 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H16.111 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Macular keratitis, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H16.111 is H16.11 ("Macular keratitis"). H16.111 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H16.111 is located in Section H15-H22 — "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H16.111 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Macular keratitis, right eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Macular keratitis, right eye is H16.111.
Yes, H16.111 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H16.111 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H16.111 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.