ICD-10 Code H26.239 – Glaucomatous flecks (subcapsular), unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.239 – Glaucomatous flecks (subcapsular), unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies glaucomatous flecks, described as subcapsular lens changes, when the affected eye is not specified. Use it for documentation of the lens finding itself, not for glaucoma diagnosis overall.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. The record may note subcapsular flecks or opacities seen on eye examination, sometimes with reduced visual clarity if the lens change is significant.
When to use this code
Use H26.239 when the clinician documents glaucomatous flecks, subcapsular, and does not identify the right or left eye. It is appropriate when the finding is recorded as an eye-specific lens abnormality rather than a broader cataract diagnosis. Check documentation if the note only mentions glaucoma without this lens finding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified glaucoma, cataract types that are not described as glaucomatous flecks, or when another exact eye laterality code is documented. If the chart is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the exact lens description before assigning H26.239; unspecified eye codes should match the provider’s wording.