ICD-10-CM H26.1: Traumatic cataract

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H26.1

Traumatic cataract

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H26.1

Use Additional Code

code (Chapter 20) to identify external cause

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H26.1 (Traumatic cataract)

ICD-10-CM code H26.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H26.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H26.1 - Traumatic cataract. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Traumatic cataract.