Is H16.31 a billable code?
No. H16.31 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
H16.31: Corneal abscess
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H16.31 groups related diagnoses under corneal abscess. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H16.31
- H16.311Corneal abscess, right eye
- H16.312Corneal abscess, left eye
- H16.313Corneal abscess, bilateral
- H16.319Corneal abscess, unspecified eye
Other codes in H16.3 Interstitial and deep keratitis
H16.31 questions
What does H16.31 mean?
H16.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Corneal abscess. 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.