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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Punctate keratitis

H16.14

Punctate keratitis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Keratitis (nodular) (nonulcerative) (simple) (zonular) › punctate”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Punctate keratitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Punctate keratitis is H16.14 (Punctate keratitis).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H16.141 (right eye), H16.142 (left eye), H16.143 (bilateral) and H16.149 (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 Punctate keratitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Punctate keratitis?

H16.14 — Punctate keratitis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H16.14 billable?

No. H16.14 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.