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 2027, 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.
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.
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
These eye conditions affect the sclera. The category groups scleritis and episcleritis separately from other scleral disorders.
H15.0 includes named forms of scleritis and scleritis with corneal involvement. H15.1 includes periodica fugax and nodular episcleritis. H15.8 includes staphyloma distinguished by location or ring form, as well as scleral ectasia. H15.9 is for an unspecified scleral disorder.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
