ICD-10 Code H26.10 – Unspecified Traumatic Cataract (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.10 – Unspecified traumatic cataract
What it is
This code identifies a cataract caused by eye trauma when the record does not specify the cataract type. Use it when the lens opacity is documented as traumatic, but details are limited.
Clinical signs
Findings may include decreased vision, lens opacity, glare, or blurred vision after an eye injury. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.10 when the provider documents a traumatic cataract and does not name a more specific type. It is appropriate for chart notes describing cataract formation after blunt or penetrating eye trauma. If laterality or a more precise traumatic cataract code is documented, code to that level instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for age-related, congenital, or other nontraumatic cataracts. Check documentation if the injury history is unclear or if the cataract type is specified elsewhere.
Coding tip
Confirm that trauma is explicitly documented; if not, avoid assuming the cataract is traumatic.