ICD-10 Code H15.852 – Ring staphyloma, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H15.852 – Ring staphyloma, left eye
What it is
Ring staphyloma of the left eye is an outpouching or bulging of the ocular wall in a ring-shaped pattern. The code identifies this finding specifically in the left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Standard references describe a localized scleral or corneoscleral protrusion, often recognized on eye examination and associated with structural eye deformity.
When to use this code
Use H15.852 when the provider documents ring staphyloma affecting the left eye. This is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or encounter diagnoses that clearly identify the laterality and condition. Check documentation if the record only says staphyloma without eye or side.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for staphyloma of the right eye, unspecified eye, or non-ring forms unless the documentation supports them. Do not assign it when the finding is not confirmed.
Coding tip
Verify laterality carefully; H15.852 is only for the left eye.