ICD-10 Code H15.811 – Equatorial staphyloma, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15.811 – Equatorial staphyloma, right eye
What it is
H15.811 identifies a localized outward bulging of the sclera at the equator of the right eye. It is a structural eye finding, usually documented by an ophthalmologist.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see a visible or exam-confirmed scleral thinning and protrusion in the right eye, sometimes noted during slit-lamp or dilated examination.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider specifically documents equatorial staphyloma in the right eye. It is appropriate for confirmed laterality and should match the ophthalmic exam or specialist note. Check documentation if the record only mentions staphyloma without eye laterality.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for staphyloma of the left eye, bilateral disease, or an unspecified eye. Also avoid it when the note describes a different scleral or ocular abnormality without confirming equatorial staphyloma.
Coding tip
Always verify the exact eye and lesion type in the chart before assigning H15.811.