H16.03

Non-Billable

ChapterH00–H59

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Official Description

Corneal ulcer with hypopyon

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

H15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)

H16Keratitis

H16.0Corneal ulcer

H16.03Corneal ulcer with hypopyon

H16.031Corneal ulcer with hypopyon, right eye

H16.032Corneal ulcer with hypopyon, left eye

H16.033Corneal ulcer with hypopyon, bilateral

H16.039Corneal ulcer with hypopyon, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H16.03:

chapterCH7

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to H16.03. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

1 raw paths

Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative1 unique routes

cornea

with hypopyon→H16.03

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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