ICD-10 Code H25.8 – Other age-related cataract (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.8 – Other age-related cataract
What it is
H25.8 identifies an age-related cataract that does not fit a more specific cataract subtype. It refers to lens clouding associated with aging, when documentation only supports a nonspecific age-related cataract.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include gradually blurred vision, glare, and reduced contrast sensitivity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, especially when the record does not specify nuclear, cortical, or subcapsular involvement.
When to use this code
Use H25.8 when the provider documents an age-related cataract but does not name a more precise type. It is appropriate when the cataract is clearly senile or age-related and the chart lacks further subclassification. Check documentation if laterality or type is specified elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic, congenital, diabetic, or other non-age-related cataracts. Also avoid it when the record identifies a specific age-related cataract type that has its own code.
Coding tip
If the note says only “age-related cataract,” code H25.8 unless the provider gives a more specific cataract subtype.