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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Scleromalacia

H15.05

Scleromalacia perforans

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Scleromalacia (perforans)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Scleromalacia

The ICD-10-CM code for Scleromalacia is H15.05 (Scleromalacia perforans).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H15.051 (right eye), H15.052 (left eye), H15.053 (bilateral) and H15.059 (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 Scleromalacia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Scleromalacia?

H15.05 — Scleromalacia perforans (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H15.05 billable?

No. H15.05 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.