ICD-10 Code H25.039 – Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.039 – Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an age-related cataract with anterior subcapsular polar opacity in an unspecified eye. Use it when the record documents this cataract type but does not specify right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include gradual blurred vision, glare, and reduced visual clarity. Findings should support an age-related cataract affecting the anterior subcapsular polar region; if details are unclear, check documentation.
When to use this code
Use H25.039 when the clinician documents anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract and laterality is not stated. It also fits ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or claims where the cataract type is confirmed but the eye is unspecified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic, congenital, or other non-age-related cataracts. Do not assign it when the record clearly identifies the right or left eye; use the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both cataract type and eye laterality before coding; if laterality is missing, H25.039 is the appropriate unspecified-eye choice.