Punctate keratitis, unspecified eye
ICD-10 H16.149 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of punctate keratitis, unspecified eye.
Punctate 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, and blurred vision. Patients may also experience sensitivity to light.
Treatment may involve the use of lubricating eye drops, topical antibiotics, or corticosteroids, depending on the severity and underlying cause.
Refer patients who do not respond to initial treatment, have recurrent episodes, or exhibit severe symptoms such as significant vision loss.
