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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Photokeratitis

H16.13

Photokeratitis

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding Photokeratitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Photokeratitis is H16.13 (Photokeratitis).

Within H16.1 (other and unspecified superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis), H16.13 is specifically for Photokeratitis. Related codes cover unspecified superficial keratitis (H16.10), macular keratitis (H16.11), Filamentary keratitis (H16.12) and Punctate keratitis (H16.14).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H16.131 (right eye), H16.132 (left eye), H16.133 (bilateral) and H16.139 (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 Photokeratitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Photokeratitis?

H16.13 — Photokeratitis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H16.13 billable?

No. H16.13 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.