ICD-10 Code H26.109 – Unspecified Traumatic Cataract, Unspecified Eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.109 – Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract caused by eye trauma when the affected eye is not specified in the record. Use it for lens opacity linked to injury, but where laterality is not documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include decreased vision, lens clouding, and a history of ocular trauma supporting a traumatic cause.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents traumatic cataract but does not state whether the right or left eye is involved. It also fits records that confirm trauma-related lens opacity without laterality detail. Check documentation if the injury cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for age-related cataracts, congenital cataracts, or cataracts from nontraumatic causes. If the eye is specified, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Verify both the trauma history and laterality before coding; if either is missing, use the unspecified option only when documentation supports it.