H15.002
BillableUnspecified scleritis, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the sclera (the white outer layer of the eye) in the left eye, but the specific type or severity has not been specified.
Coding Tips
- •Scleritis codes require laterality specification; verify which eye is affected before selecting the appropriate code
- •Review clinical notes to determine if anterior, posterior, or brawny scleritis is present for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.0Scleritis└H15.00Unspecified scleritis└H15.002Unspecified scleritis, left eye
└H15.002Unspecified scleritis, left eye