H16.149 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.149 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H16.149 - other international versions of ICD-10 H16.149 may differ.
Punctate keratitis, unspecified eye 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code H16.149 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.149 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Photokeratitis, left eye. H16.132 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.132 became effective on October 1, 2019.
H16.149 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.149 became effective on October 1, 2019.
Superficial punctate keratitis is an eye disorder caused by death of small groups of cells on the surface of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil). The eyes become red, watery, and sensitive to light, and vision may decrease somewhat.
Diagnosis is by history, presence of superficial punctate keratitis, and absence of a foreign body or infection. Treatment consists of an antibiotic ointment (eg, bacitracin or gentamicin 0.3% ointment every 8 hours) and occasionally a short-acting cycloplegic drug (eg, cyclopentolate 1% drop every 4 hours).
Punctate keratitis, unspecified eye H16. 149 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H16. 149 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Punctate epithelial erosions (PEE) are evidence of ocular surface dryness. They represent areas of epithelial cell loss and therefore stain positively with fluorescein. The distribution of the PEE can provide information regarding the underlying etiology.
Superficial punctate keratopathy (SPK) appears as irregularities in the squamous epithelium of the cornea that stain with NaFl or Rose Bengal. The staining can range from individual, tiny dots located diffusely over the surface of the cornea to more confluent arrangements of staining in specific patterns.
The cause of superficial punctate keratitis may be any of the following:A viral infection.A bacterial infection (including trachoma. ... Dry eyes.Strong chemicals splashed in the eye.Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight, sunlamps, or welding arcs)Prolonged use of contact lenses.An allergy to eye drops.Blepharitis.More items...
Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H18. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Punctate epithelial erosions may be treated with artificial tears. In some disorders, topical antibiotic is added to the treatment. Patients should discontinue contact lens wear until recovery.
Described in 1950 by Phillips Thygeson in a case report series, Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (TSPK) is an insidious, chronic and recurrent disorder, characterized by small and elevated oval corneal intraepithelial, whitish-gray opacities, extending to the entire anterior surface of the cornea of both eyes.
One must differentiate PEE from punctate epithelial keratitis (PEK) and superficial punctate keratopathy (SPK). PEK will have corneal infiltrates associated with the negative staining pattern and is thought to be a progression of the PEE to becoming subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs).
Corneal epithelial defects are focal areas of epithelial (outermost corneal layer) loss; they can be due to mechanical trauma, corneal dryness, neurotrophic disease, post surgical changes, infection, or any other of a variety of etiologies.
Smoking, hormone changes, and medications have all been linked to changes in punctate corneal staining.
Usually after 2 to 4 years, the disease resolves without sequelae." (Arffa, p.
One must differentiate PEE from punctate epithelial keratitis (PEK) and superficial punctate keratopathy (SPK). PEK will have corneal infiltrates associated with the negative staining pattern and is thought to be a progression of the PEE to becoming subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs).
Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) is a common disorder causing ocular pain, tearing, photophobia, and visual impairments. Various factors such as ocular trauma, ocular surgery, corneal dystrophy, contact lens wear, and diabetes mellitus (DM) can cause RCE.
In cases of keratitis caused due to bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infection, the situation starts improving within the first 28 to 48 hours of treatment. After that the inflammation of the cornea gradually goes away within a few days.