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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for nodosa ophthalmia

H16.24

Ophthalmia nodosa

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Ophthalmia › nodosa”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding nodosa ophthalmia

The ICD-10-CM code for nodosa ophthalmia is H16.24 (Ophthalmia nodosa).

Within H16.2 (keratoconjunctivitis), H16.24 is specifically for Ophthalmia nodosa. Related codes cover unspecified keratoconjunctivitis (H16.20), exposure keratoconjunctivitis (H16.21), sicca, not specified as Sjogren's (H16.22), Neurotrophic keratoconjunctivitis (H16.23), Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis (H16.25), vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement (H16.26) and other keratoconjunctivitis (H16.29).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H16.241 (right eye), H16.242 (left eye), H16.243 (bilateral) and H16.249 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about nodosa ophthalmia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for nodosa ophthalmia?

H16.24 — Ophthalmia nodosa (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H16.24 billable?

No. H16.24 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.