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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cataract

ICD-10 Coding for Cataract

H25.1
H26.33

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

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cataract

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cataract

Use ICD-10 code H25.1 for age-related nuclear cataract, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Age-related nuclear cataract

Non-Billable
H25.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of nuclear sclerosis and age-related changes

Applicable To

  • • Senile nuclear cataract

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified codes.

Drug-induced cataract, bilateral

Billable Code
H26.33
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented use of a drug known to cause cataracts
  • • Bilateral lens opacity

Applicable To

  • • Cataract due to drug use

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the drug causing the cataract is documented and coded.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.36

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

Use when cataract is associated with diabetes.

T38.0x5-

Adverse effect of glucocorticoids

Use to specify the drug causing the cataract.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for age-related nuclear cataract?

The ICD-10 code for age-related nuclear cataract is H25.1, which requires specification of laterality.

How do you code drug-induced cataracts?

For drug-induced cataracts, use H26.33 for bilateral cases and include the T code for the drug causing the cataract.

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