Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye
ICD-10 H16.129 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye.
Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Common symptoms include eye pain, redness, tearing, photophobia, and blurred vision.
Treatment may involve lubricating eye drops, anti-inflammatory medications, and in some cases, removal of the filaments.
It can be chronic or recurrent, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as dry eye syndrome.
