Unspecified episcleritis, right eye

This code signifies inflammation of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue between the conjunctiva and the sclera, in the right eye, without further specification of the type of episcleritis. It indicates a localized, often benign, inflammatory condition affecting the outer surface of the eyeball.

Use this code when the physician's documentation confirms episcleritis of the right eye but does not specify the type (e.g., nodular, diffuse). This is appropriate when the diagnosis is clear for the right eye, but the specific morphological characteristics of the inflammation are not detailed. Documentation should clearly indicate "episcleritis, right eye" without additional qualifying terms.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies a type of episcleritis (e.g., nodular, diffuse); instead, select a more specific code from the H15.1- series.
• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to support this code. If laterality is not specified, an unspecified laterality code should be used.
• If both eyes are affected, and the type of episcleritis is unspecified for both, report separate codes for each eye (e.g., H15.101 for right, H15.102 for left).