ICD-10 Code H26.139 – Total traumatic cataract, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.139 – Total traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a total cataract caused by eye trauma when the affected eye is not specified. Use it for complete lens opacity after an injury, not for age-related or congenital cataracts.
Clinical signs
The lens is typically fully opaque, and vision is markedly reduced in the injured eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the trauma history and whether one or both eyes are involved.
When to use this code
Use H26.139 when the record documents a total traumatic cataract but does not state the eye. It fits follow-up visits, consults, or operative planning notes that still describe the cataract as trauma-related. Check documentation if the laterality is available elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic cataract with specified laterality, partial cataract, or nontraumatic cataract. If the chart only says “cataract” without trauma, check documentation before coding.
Coding tip
Verify both the traumatic cause and the unspecified eye status before assigning H26.139.