ICD-10 Code H15.812 – Equatorial staphyloma, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15.812 – Equatorial staphyloma, left eye
What it is
H15.812 identifies a staphyloma involving the equatorial region of the left eye. Use this code when documentation specifies the left eye and the equatorial location of the outpouching.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a localized outward bulging of the globe noted on eye examination, often described by the ophthalmologist as a staphyloma.
When to use this code
Use H15.812 when the provider documents equatorial staphyloma in the left eye, or when the diagnosis is confirmed in an ophthalmology note. Code the condition as documented, and verify laterality before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for staphyloma of the right eye, unspecified eye, or a different anatomic type unless documentation clearly states equatorial involvement. Check documentation if the record only says staphyloma.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the equatorial location in the chart before coding H15.812.