H15.81 – Equatorial staphyloma

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H15.81

Code: H15.81 (claims format: H1581)
Description: Equatorial staphyloma
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 › H15.8

Billable codes under H15.81

H15.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H15.811 – Equatorial staphyloma, right eyeBillable
H15.812 – Equatorial staphyloma, left eyeBillable
H15.813 – Equatorial staphyloma, bilateralBillable
H15.819 – Equatorial staphyloma, unspecified eyeBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H15.8 – Other disorders of sclera

Excludes2 (not included here):

blue sclera (Q13.5)
degenerative myopia (H44.2-)

Index terms for H15.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Staphyloma, equatorial

Related codes in H15.8

H15.82 – Localized anterior staphylomaHeader
H15.83 – Staphyloma posticumHeader
H15.84 – Scleral ectasiaHeader
H15.85 – Ring staphylomaHeader
H15.89 – Other disorders of scleraBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H15.81?

H15.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for equatorial staphyloma, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).

Is H15.81 a billable code?

No. H15.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H15.81 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.