Is H16.12 a billable code?
No. H16.12 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H16.12: Filamentary keratitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H16.12 groups related diagnoses under filamentary keratitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H16.12
- H16.121Filamentary keratitis, right eye
- H16.122Filamentary keratitis, left eye
- H16.123Filamentary keratitis, bilateral
- H16.129Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye
Other codes in H16.1 Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis
H16.12 questions
What does H16.12 mean?
H16.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Filamentary keratitis. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.