H15.8 vs H44.2
H15.8 (Other disorders of sclera) compared with H44.2 (Degenerative myopia), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. H15.8 carries an Excludes2 note covering H44.2: “degenerative myopia (H44.2-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| H15.8Other disorders of sclera | H44.2Degenerative myopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) |
| Definition | Other disorders of sclera is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H15.8). | Degenerative myopia is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H44.2). |
| Includes | — | disorders affecting multiple structures of eye Malignant myopia |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources