H16.002Billable
Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H16
H16KeratitisH16.0Corneal ulcerH16.00Unspecified corneal ulcerH16.001Unspecified corneal ulcer, right eyeYesH16.003Unspecified corneal ulcer, bilateralYesH16.009Unspecified corneal ulcer, unspecified eyeYesH16.01Central corneal ulcerH16.011Central corneal ulcer, right eyeYesH16.012Central corneal ulcer, left eyeYesH16.013Central corneal ulcer, bilateralYesH16.019Central corneal ulcer, unspecified eyeYesH16.02Ring corneal ulcer
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H16.002?
H16.002 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified corneal ulcer, left eye.
Is H16.002 a billable code?
Yes. H16.002 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H16.002 in?
H16.002 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H16.002 become effective?
H16.002 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H16.002?
H16.002 belongs to category H16, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.