Unspecified keratoconjunctivitis, unspecified eye

This code signifies an inflammation affecting both the cornea and conjunctiva, where the specific type or cause of the inflammation is not documented. It represents a general diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis without further detail regarding its etiology or presentation.

This code is appropriate when the provider's documentation clearly states "keratoconjunctivitis" but does not specify the type (e.g., allergic, viral, bacterial, sicca) or the affected eye. It should be used when there is insufficient information to assign a more specific code.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation provides any additional detail about the type of keratoconjunctivitis or laterality.
• Query the provider for more specific information regarding the etiology and affected eye whenever possible.
• Consider codes from the H10 (Conjunctivitis) or H16 (Keratitis) categories if only one structure is affected.