ICD-10 Code H26.101 – Unspecified traumatic cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.101 – Unspecified traumatic cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract in the right eye that developed after trauma, but the exact type is not documented. Use it when the record confirms a traumatic cataract without further detail.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include lens opacity after an eye injury, with blurred vision or reduced visual acuity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.101 when the provider documents a traumatic cataract affecting the right eye and does not specify the cataract subtype. It also fits follow-up visits for a known post-traumatic cataract when the right eye remains the documented site. Check documentation if the injury history or laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nontraumatic age-related cataracts or traumatic cataracts in another eye. Do not assign it if the record only mentions eye trauma without a documented cataract.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and traumatic cause in the chart before coding.