Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, left eye
ICD-10 H16.252 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, left eye.
Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, left 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 redness, tearing, photophobia, and a foreign body sensation in the affected eye.
Treatment typically involves topical corticosteroids and antibiotics, along with addressing any underlying systemic conditions.
While it can occur in both eyes, H16.252 specifically refers to the condition affecting the left eye.
