Localized vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye
ICD-10 H16.439 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of localized vascularization of cornea, unspecified eye.
Localized vascularization of cornea, 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 may include redness, irritation, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light. Patients may also report discomfort or a foreign body sensation.
Treatment options may include topical medications, such as corticosteroids or antibiotics, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary depending on the underlying cause.
Diagnostic tests may include slit-lamp examination, corneal topography, and possibly imaging studies like optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess the extent of vascularization.
