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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for posterior scleritis

H15.03

Posterior scleritis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Scleritis › posterior”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding posterior scleritis

The ICD-10-CM code for posterior scleritis is H15.03 (Posterior scleritis).

Within H15.0 (scleritis), H15.03 is specifically for posterior scleritis. Related codes cover unspecified scleritis (H15.00), anterior scleritis (H15.01), Brawny scleritis (H15.02), with corneal involvement (H15.04), Scleromalacia perforans (H15.05) and other scleritis (H15.09).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H15.031 (right eye), H15.032 (left eye), H15.033 (bilateral) and H15.039 (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 posterior scleritis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for posterior scleritis?

H15.03 — Posterior scleritis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H15.03 billable?

No. H15.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.