Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for congenital cataract includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Congenital Cataract
Use ICD-10 code Q12.0 for congenital cataract, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Congenital aphakia
Use when congenital cataract results in lens removal without IOL implantation.
The ICD-10 code for congenital cataract is Q12.0, used for cataracts present at birth.
Document congenital cataracts by specifying the congenital nature and confirming with a slit lamp exam.