Disorders of sclera (H15) ICD-10-CM
The H15 code range covers disorders of sclera with 81 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 62 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H15 Range 81 codes · 62 billable
- H15 Disorders of scleraNon-billable
- H15.0 ScleritisNon-billable
- H15.00 Unspecified scleritisNon-billable
- H15.001 Unspecified scleritis, right eye
- H15.002 Unspecified scleritis, left eye
- H15.003 Unspecified scleritis, bilateral
- H15.009 Unspecified scleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.01 Anterior scleritisNon-billable
- H15.011 Anterior scleritis, right eye
- H15.012 Anterior scleritis, left eye
- H15.013 Anterior scleritis, bilateral
- H15.019 Anterior scleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.02 Brawny scleritisNon-billable
- H15.021 Brawny scleritis, right eye
- H15.022 Brawny scleritis, left eye
- H15.023 Brawny scleritis, bilateral
- H15.029 Brawny scleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.03 Posterior scleritisNon-billable
- H15.031 Posterior scleritis, right eye
- H15.032 Posterior scleritis, left eye
- H15.033 Posterior scleritis, bilateral
- H15.039 Posterior scleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.04 Scleritis with corneal involvementNon-billable
- H15.041 Scleritis with corneal involvement, right eye
- H15.042 Scleritis with corneal involvement, left eye
- H15.043 Scleritis with corneal involvement, bilateral
- H15.049 Scleritis with corneal involvement, unspecified eye
- H15.05 Scleromalacia perforansNon-billable
- H15.051 Scleromalacia perforans, right eye
- H15.052 Scleromalacia perforans, left eye
- H15.053 Scleromalacia perforans, bilateral
- H15.059 Scleromalacia perforans, unspecified eye
- H15.09 Other scleritisNon-billable
- H15.091 Other scleritis, right eye
- H15.092 Other scleritis, left eye
- H15.093 Other scleritis, bilateral
- H15.099 Other scleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.1 EpiscleritisNon-billable
- H15.10 Unspecified episcleritisNon-billable
- H15.101 Unspecified episcleritis, right eye
- H15.102 Unspecified episcleritis, left eye
- H15.103 Unspecified episcleritis, bilateral
- H15.109 Unspecified episcleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.11 Episcleritis periodica fugaxNon-billable
- H15.111 Episcleritis periodica fugax, right eye
- H15.112 Episcleritis periodica fugax, left eye
- H15.113 Episcleritis periodica fugax, bilateral
- H15.119 Episcleritis periodica fugax, unspecified eye
- H15.12 Nodular episcleritisNon-billable
- H15.121 Nodular episcleritis, right eye
- H15.122 Nodular episcleritis, left eye
- H15.123 Nodular episcleritis, bilateral
- H15.129 Nodular episcleritis, unspecified eye
- H15.8 Other disorders of scleraNon-billable
- H15.81 Equatorial staphylomaNon-billable
- H15.811 Equatorial staphyloma, right eye
- H15.812 Equatorial staphyloma, left eye
- H15.813 Equatorial staphyloma, bilateral
- H15.819 Equatorial staphyloma, unspecified eye
- H15.82 Localized anterior staphylomaNon-billable
- H15.821 Localized anterior staphyloma, right eye
- H15.822 Localized anterior staphyloma, left eye
- H15.823 Localized anterior staphyloma, bilateral
- H15.829 Localized anterior staphyloma, unspecified eye
- H15.83 Staphyloma posticumNon-billable
- H15.831 Staphyloma posticum, right eye
- H15.832 Staphyloma posticum, left eye
- H15.833 Staphyloma posticum, bilateral
- H15.839 Staphyloma posticum, unspecified eye
- H15.84 Scleral ectasiaNon-billable
- H15.841 Scleral ectasia, right eye
- H15.842 Scleral ectasia, left eye
- H15.843 Scleral ectasia, bilateral
- H15.849 Scleral ectasia, unspecified eye
- H15.85 Ring staphylomaNon-billable
- H15.851 Ring staphyloma, right eye
- H15.852 Ring staphyloma, left eye
- H15.853 Ring staphyloma, bilateral
- H15.859 Ring staphyloma, unspecified eye
- H15.89 Other disorders of sclera
- H15.9 Unspecified disorder of sclera
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the H15 range.
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
A multisystemic disease of a complex genetic background. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (VASCULITIS) leading to damage in any number of organs. The common features include granulomatous inflammation of the RESPIRATORY TRACT and KIDNEYS. Most patients have measurable autoantibodies (ANTINEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODIES) against MYELOBLASTIN.
Scleritis
Refers to any inflammation of the sclera including episcleritis, a benign condition affecting only the episclera, which is generally short-lived and easily treated. Classic scleritis, on the other hand, affects deeper tissue and is characterized by higher rates of visual acuity loss and even mortality, particularly in necrotizing form. Its characteristic symptom is severe and general head pain. Scleritis has also been associated with systemic collagen disease. Etiology is unknown but is thought to involve a local immune response. Treatment is difficult and includes administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents such as corticosteroids. Inflammation of the sclera may also be secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues, such as the conjunctiva.
About the H15 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section H15 covers disorders of the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye, including various types of scleritis and episcleritis as well as other scleral conditions. These codes specify conditions such as anterior, posterior, brawny, and necrotizing scleritis, episcleritis variations, staphylomas, and scleral thinning disorders.
This section includes detailed codes for specific scleral inflammations like scleritis (codes H15.0–H15.09), which is also known as "abscess of sclera" or "scleral abscess," and distinguishes by eye affected—right, left, bilateral, or unspecified. For example, the ICD-10 code for scleritis of the right eye is H15.001. It also covers episcleritis (H15.1–H15.12), an inflammation of the superficial sclera layers, with subtypes including nodular episcleritis. Other unique conditions include various staphylomas (bulging of the sclera), such as equatorial staphyloma (H15.81) and ring staphyloma (H15.85), and scleral ectasia (H15.84), all categorized by eye location. This section aids coders in accurately capturing specific scleral diseases, supporting precise documentation and billing for eye inflammatory and structural scleral disorders.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H15 range?
Of the 81 codes in this range, 62 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H15 range classify?
The range classifies disorders of sclera. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
