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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15

Disorders of sclera

ICD-10-CM Code:
H15
ICD-10 Code for:
Disorders of sclera
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the eye and adnexa
    (H00–H59)
    • Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
      (H15-H22)
      • Disorders of sclera
        (H15)

H15 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of disorders of sclera. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Disorders of sclera

Non-specific codes like H15 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for disorders of sclera:

  • H15.0 for Scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.00 for Unspecified scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.01 for Anterior scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.02 for Brawny scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.03 for Posterior scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.04 for Scleritis with corneal involvement - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.05 for Scleromalacia perforans - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.09 for Other scleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.1 for Episcleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.10 for Unspecified episcleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.11 for Episcleritis periodica fugax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.12 for Nodular episcleritis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.8 for Other disorders of sclera - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.81 for Equatorial staphyloma - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.82 for Localized anterior staphyloma - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.83 for Staphyloma posticum - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.84 for Scleral ectasia - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H15.85 for Ring staphyloma - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H15.89 for Other disorders of sclera - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H15.9 for Unspecified disorder of sclera - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Eye Diseases

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

Common eye problems include:

  • Refractive errors
  • Cataracts - clouded lenses
  • Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma
  • Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
  • Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision
  • Diabetic eye problems
  • Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye

Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation.

NIH: National Eye Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.