H15.029
BillableBrawny scleritis, unspecified eye
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 characterized by significant swelling and thickening of the sclera in an eye that has not been specified as right, left, or bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Avoid using the unspecified eye code; always attempt to determine laterality from the clinical documentation
- •If laterality cannot be determined, query the provider for clarification before submitting the claim
Code Hierarchy
└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.0Scleritis└H15.02Brawny scleritis└H15.029Brawny scleritis, unspecified eye
└H15.029Brawny scleritis, unspecified eye