H16.0: Corneal ulcer
You have a corneal ulcer.
The cornea is located at the front of the eye. It is transparent and curved. The curvature focuses light in the eye. This is vital to be able to see clearly. The cornea is made up of several very thin layers.
The cornea of your eye is damaged. Damage to the cornea can extend to the deeper layers of the cornea. This is also called an ulcer. This kind of ulcer in the cornea can be due to inflammation or injury, for example. Damage to the cornea of the eye can produce pain in the affected eye. The eye may also water more than usual or your vision may be poorer. It is possible for the eye to become red or for the cornea to appear cloudy. From the outside, a whitish fluid may be visible inside the eyeball, too.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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