ICD-10 Specific code H16.2: Keratoconjunctivitis

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Keratoconjunctivitis
Flag for French language  French Kรฉratoconjonctivite

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 VII Diseases of the eye and adnexa
2 H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
3 H16 Keratitis
4 H16.2 Keratoconjunctivitis

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Ketotifen

Ketotifen is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. In vivo animal studies and in vitro studies suggest the additional activities of mast cell stabilisation and inhibition of infiltration, activation and degranulation of eosinophils.