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H15.023

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Brawny scleritis, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A severe form of scleritis affecting both eyes, characterized by significant swelling and thickening of the sclera, often appearing as a brownish discoloration.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral brawny scleritis is uncommon and suggests significant systemic disease; investigate for underlying autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
  • •When bilateral involvement is documented, use the bilateral code rather than coding each eye separately

Code Hierarchy

└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.0Scleritis└H15.02Brawny scleritis└H15.023Brawny scleritis, bilateral
└H15.023Brawny scleritis, bilateral

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