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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Equatorial staphyloma

H15.81

Equatorial staphyloma

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Staphyloma (sclera) › equatorial”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Equatorial staphyloma

The ICD-10-CM code for Equatorial staphyloma is H15.81 (Equatorial staphyloma).

Within H15.8 (other disorders of sclera), H15.81 is specifically for Equatorial staphyloma. Related codes cover localized anterior staphyloma (H15.82), staphyloma posticum (H15.83), scleral ectasia (H15.84), ring staphyloma (H15.85) and other disorders of sclera (H15.89).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H15.811 (right eye), H15.812 (left eye), H15.813 (bilateral) and H15.819 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Equatorial staphyloma ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Equatorial staphyloma?

H15.81 — Equatorial staphyloma (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H15.81 billable?

No. H15.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.