2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15.122Nodular episcleritis, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H15-H22›H15

ICD-10-CM H15.122
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H15.122 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nodular episcleritis, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as episcleritis of left eye. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease and Uveitis and ocular inflammation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H15.122
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nodular episcleritis, left eye
Short Description
Nodular episcleritis, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H15.12
Nodular episcleritis

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH15-H22Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
CategoryH15Disorders of sclera
This CodeH15.122Nodular episcleritis, left eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Episcleritis of left eye
  • Nodular episcleritis
  • Nodular episcleritis of left eye

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H15.122: 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.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR EYE004
Uveitis and ocular inflammation
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Bulbar Conjunctivitis

    inflammation of the thin layer of tissue lining the sclera of the eye characterized by redness in the white portion of the eye.

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Convert H15.122 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
379.02 Nodular episcleritis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 H15.122Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for nodular episcleritis, left eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for nodular episcleritis, left eye is H15.122 (sometimes written as H15122). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H15.122 (Nodular episcleritis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report nodular episcleritis, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H15.122 group to?

When nodular episcleritis, left eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H15.122?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nodular episcleritis, left eye converts to ICD-9-CM 379.02 (nodular episcleritis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.