ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) xerotic: H16.8
The ICD-10-CM index points "Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) xerotic" to H16.8, Other keratitis. H16.8 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in H16
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- H16KeratitisHeader
- H16.0Corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.00Unspecified corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.01Central corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.02Ring corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.03Corneal ulcer with hypopyonHeader
- H16.04Marginal corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.05Mooren's corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.06Mycotic corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.07Perforated corneal ulcerHeader
- H16.1Other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitisHeader
- H16.10Unspecified superficial keratitisHeader
- H16.11Macular keratitisHeader
- H16.12Filamentary keratitisHeader
- H16.13PhotokeratitisHeader
- H16.14Punctate keratitisHeader
- H16.2KeratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.20Unspecified keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.21Exposure keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.22Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren'sHeader
- H16.23Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.24Ophthalmia nodosaHeader
- H16.25Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.26Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvementHeader
- H16.29Other keratoconjunctivitisHeader
- H16.3Interstitial and deep keratitisHeader
- H16.30Unspecified interstitial keratitisHeader
- H16.31Corneal abscessHeader
- H16.32Diffuse interstitial keratitisHeader
- H16.33Sclerosing keratitisHeader
- H16.39Other interstitial and deep keratitisHeader
- H16.4Corneal neovascularizationHeader
- H16.40Unspecified corneal neovascularizationHeader
- H16.41Ghost vessels (corneal)Header
- H16.42Pannus (corneal)Header
- H16.43Localized vascularization of corneaHeader
- H16.44Deep vascularization of corneaHeader
- H16.8Other keratitisBillable
- H16.9Unspecified keratitisBillable
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- H16.8 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category H16Every code under it
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) xerotic?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) xerotic" to H16.8, Other keratitis. H16.8 is a billable code.
Is H16.8 billable?
Yes. H16.8 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is H16.8 in?
Chapter 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.