ICD-10 Code H25.2 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.2 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type
What it is
H25.2 identifies an age-related cataract with a morgagnian type, a mature cataract in which the lens has become liquefied and the denser nucleus may settle within it. Use this code when documentation names this specific senile cataract type.
Clinical signs
Patients typically have progressive painless vision loss, marked lens opacity, and reduced visual acuity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the specific cataract type and laterality if recorded.
When to use this code
Use H25.2 when the clinician documents “morgagnian cataract,” “age-related morgagnian cataract,” or an equivalent mature senile cataract description. It fits cases where the cataract is clearly age-related and not due to trauma, medication, or another disease. If laterality is documented elsewhere, code it as instructed by the record.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for congenital, traumatic, diabetic, or drug-induced cataracts. If the note does not specify the morgagnian type, check documentation and select the more accurate cataract code.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact cataract type in the ophthalmology note before assigning H25.2.