2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15Disorders of sclera

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H15-H22›H15

ICD-10-CM H15
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H15 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of sclera, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H15.001, H15.002, H15.003, and H15.009.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H15
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of sclera
Short Description
Disorders of sclera
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
H15-H22
Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
CategoryH15Disorders of sclera
This CodeH15Disorders of sclera

Specific Coding for Disorders of scleraOverview

Non-specific codes like H15 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • H15.0 for Scleritis

  • H15.00 for Unspecified scleritis

  • H15.01 for Anterior scleritis

  • H15.02 for Brawny scleritis

  • H15.03 for Posterior scleritis

  • H15.04 for Scleritis with corneal involvement

  • H15.05 for Scleromalacia perforans

  • H15.09 for Other scleritis

  • H15.1 for Episcleritis

  • H15.10 for Unspecified episcleritis

  • H15.11 for Episcleritis periodica fugax

  • H15.12 for Nodular episcleritis

  • H15.8 for Other disorders of sclera

  • H15.81 for Equatorial staphyloma

  • H15.82 for Localized anterior staphyloma

  • H15.83 for Staphyloma posticum

  • H15.84 for Scleral ectasia

  • H15.85 for Ring staphyloma

  • Use H15.89 for Other disorders of sclera

  • Use H15.9 for Unspecified disorder of sclera

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H15: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H15Overview

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

H15 is the ICD-10-CM category for disorders of sclera, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is H15 (Disorders of sclera) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of sclera, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of sclera need a more specific code from this category, such as H15.001, H15.002, and H15.003.