ICD-10-CM H59.021: Cataract (lens) fragments in eye following cataract surgery, right eye

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About ICD-10-CM Code H59.021 (Cataract)

ICD-10-CM code H59.021 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 H59.021 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H59.021 - Cataract (lens) fragments in eye following cataract surgery, right eye. 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 Cataract related to right eye.