H15.021
BillableBrawny scleritis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Brawny scleritis is a severe inflammation of the white part of the eye (sclera) that causes swelling, hardening, and a characteristic brownish discoloration. This code specifically refers to this condition affecting the right eye.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented in the medical record - this code is specific to the right eye, so ensure the provider has clearly indicated which eye is affected
- •Brawny scleritis is a serious condition that may require specialist documentation from an ophthalmologist; confirm the diagnosis is explicitly stated rather than assumed from related eye conditions
Code Hierarchy
└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.0Scleritis└H15.02Brawny scleritis└H15.021Brawny scleritis, right eye
└H15.021Brawny scleritis, right eye