ICD-10 H16.032
Billable / SpecificCorneal ulcer with hypopyon, left eye
About ICD-10-CM H16.032
ICD-10-CM code H16.032 represents Corneal ulcer with hypopyon, left eye. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H16). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H16.032 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H16.032
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H16.032 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H16.032.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H16.032
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Convert H16.032 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| H16.032 | 37004 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To H16.032
Other codes in section H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
ICD-10 H16.032, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H16.032 billable? +
Yes, H16.032 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does H16.032 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, H16.032 maps to ICD-9 codes: 37004. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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