ICD-10 Code H26.13 – Total traumatic cataract (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.13 – Total traumatic cataract
What it is
Total traumatic cataract is complete lens opacity caused by eye injury. Use this code when documentation shows the cataract is the result of trauma and involves the entire lens.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include marked lens clouding after ocular injury, with reduced visual acuity or a white pupil on exam. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.13 when the provider documents a total cataract due to trauma, such as blunt or penetrating eye injury. It may apply whether the injury is recent or remote, if the cataract is described as traumatic and total. Check documentation for laterality and any associated injury codes.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for age-related, congenital, or other nontraumatic cataracts. If the chart does not clearly link the cataract to trauma, check documentation before coding.
Coding tip
Confirm that the record states both “traumatic” and “total” cataract before assigning H26.13.