Punctate keratitis, bilateral
ICD-10 H16.143 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of punctate keratitis, bilateral.
Punctate keratitis, bilateral
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, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light.
Treatment may include lubricating eye drops, antibiotics if an infection is present, and in some cases, corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
Punctate keratitis itself is not contagious, but underlying causes such as viral infections may be.
