Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cataract unspecified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cataract Unspecified
Use ICD-10 code H26.9 for unspecified cataract, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Presence of intraocular lens
Use post-cataract surgery to indicate the presence of an intraocular lens.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified cataract is H26.9. It is used when the type of cataract is not specified and no age-related or diabetic etiology is documented.
Use H26.9 when the cataract type is not specified and there is no documentation of age-related or diabetic causes.