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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Cataract

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Cataract

H25.2
H26.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral cataract includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cataracts in both eyes
Bilateral lens opacity
Double cataract
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Cataract

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Cataract

Use ICD-10 code H25.2 for age-related cataract, bilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Age-related cataract, bilateral

Non-Billable
H25.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient presents with age-related changes in both eyes.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'age-related' and 'bilateral'.

Applicable To

  • • Senile cataract, bilateral
  • • Nuclear sclerosis, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'age-related' and 'bilateral' to use this code.

Unspecified cataract

Billable Code
H26.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lack of specific type documentation
  • • General cataract diagnosis without further details

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if specific cataract type can be documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.1

Presence of intraocular lens

Use post-surgery to indicate the presence of an intraocular lens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral cataracts?

The ICD-10 code for age-related bilateral cataracts is H25.2. Use this code when documentation specifies 'age-related' and 'bilateral'.

How should bilateral cataracts be documented?

Document the type, laterality, and impact on activities of daily living (ADLs) to support the use of specific ICD-10 codes like H25.2.

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