Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement
ICD-10 H16.26 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement.
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
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Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Common symptoms include itching, redness, tearing, and photophobia, particularly during allergy seasons.
Treatment may include antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and in some cases, corticosteroids for severe inflammation.
Limbar and corneal involvement indicates a more severe form of the condition, which may require more aggressive treatment to prevent complications.