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H15.042

Billable

Scleritis with corneal involvement, 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 white part of the left 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└H15.042Scleritis with corneal involvement, left eye
└H15.042Scleritis with corneal involvement, left eye

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