H15.8 vs Q13.5
H15.8 (Other disorders of sclera) compared with Q13.5 (Blue sclera), 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 Q13.5: “blue sclera (Q13.5)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| H15.8Other disorders of sclera | Q13.5Blue sclera | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Other disorders of sclera is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H15.8). | Blue sclera is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q13.5). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources