H15
Non-Billable

Disorders of sclera

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Disorders of sclera?

ICD-10-CM H15 is the diagnosis code for Disorders of sclera. This code falls under the section "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for H15

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H15 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 4 entries
H15.0ScleritisNon-BillableH15.00Unspecified scleritisNon-BillableH15.001Unspecified scleritis, right eyeBillableH15.002Unspecified scleritis, left eyeBillableH15.003Unspecified scleritis, bilateralBillableH15.009Unspecified scleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.01Anterior scleritisNon-BillableH15.011Anterior scleritis, right eyeBillableH15.012Anterior scleritis, left eyeBillableH15.013Anterior scleritis, bilateralBillableH15.019Anterior scleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.02Brawny scleritisNon-BillableH15.021Brawny scleritis, right eyeBillableH15.022Brawny scleritis, left eyeBillableH15.023Brawny scleritis, bilateralBillableH15.029Brawny scleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.03Posterior scleritisNon-BillableH15.031Posterior scleritis, right eyeBillableH15.032Posterior scleritis, left eyeBillableH15.033Posterior scleritis, bilateralBillableH15.039Posterior scleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.04Scleritis with corneal involvementNon-BillableH15.041Scleritis with corneal involvement, right eyeBillableH15.042Scleritis with corneal involvement, left eyeBillableH15.043Scleritis with corneal involvement, bilateralBillableH15.049Scleritis with corneal involvement, unspecified eyeBillableH15.05Scleromalacia perforansNon-BillableH15.051Scleromalacia perforans, right eyeBillableH15.052Scleromalacia perforans, left eyeBillableH15.053Scleromalacia perforans, bilateralBillableH15.059Scleromalacia perforans, unspecified eyeBillableH15.09Other scleritisNon-BillableH15.091Other scleritis, right eyeBillableH15.092Other scleritis, left eyeBillableH15.093Other scleritis, bilateralBillableH15.099Other scleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.1EpiscleritisNon-BillableH15.10Unspecified episcleritisNon-BillableH15.101Unspecified episcleritis, right eyeBillableH15.102Unspecified episcleritis, left eyeBillableH15.103Unspecified episcleritis, bilateralBillableH15.109Unspecified episcleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.11Episcleritis periodica fugaxNon-BillableH15.111Episcleritis periodica fugax, right eyeBillableH15.112Episcleritis periodica fugax, left eyeBillableH15.113Episcleritis periodica fugax, bilateralBillableH15.119Episcleritis periodica fugax, unspecified eyeBillableH15.12Nodular episcleritisNon-BillableH15.121Nodular episcleritis, right eyeBillableH15.122Nodular episcleritis, left eyeBillableH15.123Nodular episcleritis, bilateralBillableH15.129Nodular episcleritis, unspecified eyeBillableH15.8Other disorders of scleraNon-BillableH15.81Equatorial staphylomaNon-BillableH15.811Equatorial staphyloma, right eyeBillableH15.812Equatorial staphyloma, left eyeBillableH15.813Equatorial staphyloma, bilateralBillableH15.819Equatorial staphyloma, unspecified eyeBillableH15.82Localized anterior staphylomaNon-BillableH15.821Localized anterior staphyloma, right eyeBillableH15.822Localized anterior staphyloma, left eyeBillableH15.823Localized anterior staphyloma, bilateralBillableH15.829Localized anterior staphyloma, unspecified eyeBillableH15.83Staphyloma posticumNon-BillableH15.831Staphyloma posticum, right eyeBillableH15.832Staphyloma posticum, left eyeBillableH15.833Staphyloma posticum, bilateralBillableH15.839Staphyloma posticum, unspecified eyeBillableH15.84Scleral ectasiaNon-BillableH15.841Scleral ectasia, right eyeBillableH15.842Scleral ectasia, left eyeBillableH15.843Scleral ectasia, bilateralBillableH15.849Scleral ectasia, unspecified eyeBillableH15.85Ring staphylomaNon-BillableH15.851Ring staphyloma, right eyeBillableH15.852Ring staphyloma, left eyeBillableH15.853Ring staphyloma, bilateralBillableH15.859Ring staphyloma, unspecified eyeBillableH15.89Other disorders of scleraBillableH15.9Unspecified disorder of scleraBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H15 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H15 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H15 mean?

H15 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disorders of sclera". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is H15 in?

H15 is located in Section H15-H22 — "Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H15?

H15 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H15.0, H15.1, H15.8, H15.9.

When should I use H15?

Use H15 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disorders of sclera" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Disorders of sclera?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of sclera is H15.

Can H15 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H15 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H15 in?

H15 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is H15 valid for 2026?

Yes, H15 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
H15
Disorders of sclera
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H15-H22 — Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
2026 ICD-10-CM