ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for scleritis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Scleritis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding scleritis
The ICD-10-CM code for scleritis is H15.00 (Unspecified scleritis). The official index lists 8 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H15.00.
Within H15.0, choose H15.00 (Unspecified scleritis) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: anterior scleritis (H15.01), Brawny scleritis (H15.02), posterior scleritis (H15.03), 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: H15.001 (right eye), H15.002 (left eye), H15.003 (bilateral) and H15.009 (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.
More specific scleritis codes (official index)
- with corneal involvement H15.04 — Scleritis with corneal involvement
- anterior H15.01 — Anterior scleritis
- brawny H15.02 — Brawny scleritis
- in (due to) zoster B02.34 — Zoster scleritis
- posterior H15.03 — Posterior scleritis
- specified type NEC H15.09 — Other scleritis
- syphilitic A52.71 — Late syphilitic oculopathy
- tuberculous (nodular) A18.51 — Tuberculous episcleritis
Common questions about scleritis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for scleritis?
- H15.00 — Unspecified scleritis (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: H15.04, H15.01, H15.02, B02.34 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior scleritis?
- H15.01 — Anterior scleritis (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for brawny scleritis?
- H15.02 — Brawny scleritis (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior scleritis?
- H15.03 — Posterior scleritis (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for syphilitic scleritis?
- A52.71 — Late syphilitic oculopathy.
What is the ICD-10 code for tuberculous scleritis?
- A18.51 — Tuberculous episcleritis.
Is H15.00 billable?
- No. H15.00 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.