H15.041
BillableScleritis with corneal involvement, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the white part of the right eye that has extended to involve the cornea (the clear front surface).
Coding Tips
- •Confirm documentation specifies corneal involvement; this is a more severe form of scleritis
- •May require additional coding for any corneal scarring or vision loss if documented
Code Hierarchy
└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.0Scleritis└H15.04Scleritis with corneal involvement└H15.041Scleritis with corneal involvement, right eye
└H15.041Scleritis with corneal involvement, right eye