H15.101
BillableUnspecified episcleritis, 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 episclera (tissue layer covering the sclera) in the right eye without further specification of the type.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm the condition is episcleritis and not scleritis, as these are different conditions
- •Verify right eye is documented; if type of episcleritis is specified, use a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└H15Disorders of sclera└H15.1Episcleritis└H15.10Unspecified episcleritis└H15.101Unspecified episcleritis, right eye
└H15.101Unspecified episcleritis, right eye