ICD-10 Code H25.20 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.20 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an age-related cataract with a morgagnian type, but the affected eye is not specified. Use it when the record documents this cataract subtype without laterality.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a dense, advanced cataract with liquefied cortex and a sinking lens nucleus. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H25.20 when the provider documents morgagnian cataract and does not indicate right or left eye. It also fits when laterality cannot be determined from the available note. If the chart names a different age-related cataract type, choose that more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic, congenital, or secondary cataracts. Do not use it when the record specifies the eye and a laterality-specific code is available.
Coding tip
Check the ophthalmology note for laterality and cataract subtype before assigning H25.20.