ICD-10 Code H25.091 – Other age-related incipient cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.091 – Other age-related incipient cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an early, age-related cataract in the right eye that does not fit a more specific cataract subtype. It indicates lens clouding that is beginning to affect vision or is documented on exam.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include mild lens opacity, gradual blurred vision, glare, or reduced contrast, with the cataract noted in the right eye on ophthalmic examination.
When to use this code
Use H25.091 when the provider documents an age-related incipient cataract limited to the right eye and does not specify a more exact type. It is appropriate for early cataract findings recorded during routine eye care, follow-up, or referral evaluation. If the note only says cataract without laterality or age-related detail, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic, congenital, diabetic, or other non-age-related cataracts. Do not assign it when the cataract is documented in a different eye or a more specific cataract type is stated.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and age-related wording in the ophthalmology note before assigning H25.091.