Ring corneal ulcer, unspecified eye H16. 029 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. 029 became effective on October 1, 2021.
The metal particle has likely been removed, but tears have caused the metal to rust and form a stain on the cornea. This is called a rust ring. The rust ring often slowly disappears in about 2 to 3 days. But some times, it doesn't and may need to be removed.
S05.02XAThe general ICD-10 code to describe the initial evaluation of a patient with a corneal abrasion using ICD-10 is: S05. 02XA – Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, left eye, initial encounter.
Corneal rust rings occur commonly when metallic foreign bodies become embedded in the cornea. Removal of the rust ring is imperative to avoid permanent staining of the cornea, persistent inflammation, or disruption of corneal integrity (necrosis) with loss of stromal substance.
A rust ring may form around foreign bodies that contain iron, typically those that are metallic. The salt in tears interacts with the iron in the metal forming rust in the eye just like you see with metal left outdoors in the elements. The reaction begins within 2 to 4 hours of the foreign body embedding in the eye.
ICD-10-CM Code for Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, right eye, initial encounter S05. 01XA.
H53. 141 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 H53.
ICD-10 code H57. 10 for Ocular pain, unspecified eye is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .