ICD-10 Code H26.002 – Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.002 – Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract affecting the left eye in an infant or child, when the type is not further specified. Use it when the record states infantile or juvenile cataract but gives no more detail.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include lens opacity, reduced visual acuity, abnormal red reflex, or leukocoria noted on eye exam.
When to use this code
Use H26.002 when the clinician documents an unspecified infantile or juvenile cataract in the left eye and no finer classification is recorded. It also fits when laterality is clear, but the cataract type remains undocumented. Check documentation if the chart mentions congenital or traumatic causes.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataracts in the right eye, bilateral disease, or adult age-related cataracts. If the record specifies a different cataract type or cause, code that documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and age-related wording in the note before assigning this code.