H15.1 – Episcleritis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
ICD-10-CM code
H15.1
- Code
H15.1(claims format:H151)- Description
- Episcleritis
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
- Parent codes
- H15
Billable codes under H15.1
H15.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H15.10 – Unspecified episcleritisHeader (more codes below)
- H15.11 – Episcleritis periodica fugaxHeader (more codes below)
- H15.12 – Nodular episcleritisHeader (more codes below)
Related codes in H15
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H15.1?
H15.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for episcleritis, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).
Is H15.1 a billable code?
No. H15.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H15.1 belong to?
It belongs to category H15 – Disorders of sclera.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.