Question 1

Is H15.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H15.8 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H15.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H15.8 represents Other disorders of sclera. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H15.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H15.8 is H15 (Disorders of sclera). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from H15.8?

Accepted Answer

Code H15.8 has Type 2 Excludes including: blue sclera (Q13.5); degenerative myopia (H44.2-). These conditions are not included in H15.8 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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