ICD-10 Code H26.032 – Infantile and juvenile nuclear cataract, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.032 – Infantile and juvenile nuclear cataract, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a nuclear cataract affecting the left eye in an infant or child. Use it when documentation specifies the cataract is congenital in timing or juvenile in onset and limited to the left eye.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include lens opacity centered in the nucleus and reduced visual clarity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially when the record confirms laterality and pediatric onset.
When to use this code
Use H26.032 when the provider documents infantile or juvenile nuclear cataract in the left eye. It fits ophthalmology notes, operative reports, or problem lists that clearly identify the left eye and nuclear type. Check documentation if the age of onset is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataracts in the right eye, both eyes, or unspecified eye. Also avoid it when the record describes a different cataract type without nuclear involvement.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and pediatric onset in the note before assigning H26.032.