ICD-10 Code H26.129 – Partially resolved traumatic cataract, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.129 – Partially resolved traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract that developed after eye trauma and is only partly resolved. Use it when the record shows traumatic cataract but does not specify the affected eye.
Clinical signs
Findings may include lens opacity, blurred vision, glare, or reduced visual acuity after an eye injury. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.129 when the provider documents a partially resolved traumatic cataract and laterality is not stated. It may apply in follow-up visits after an injury when the cataract remains present but improving. Check documentation if the note does not clearly link the cataract to trauma.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for age-related, congenital, or other nontraumatic cataracts. Do not assign it if the record identifies a specific eye and a more precise code is available.
Coding tip
Confirm both trauma history and laterality in the ophthalmology note before selecting H26.129.