ICD-10 Code H25.811 – Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.811 – Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies an age-related cataract in the right eye with combined lens changes, meaning more than one cataract type is present. It is used when the documentation specifies the right eye.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include gradual blurry vision, glare, reduced contrast, and trouble seeing at night. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact cataract pattern and laterality.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a combined age-related cataract affecting only the right eye. It also fits ophthalmology notes that describe mixed nuclear, cortical, or subcapsular changes in the right lens. If the record does not clearly state laterality or the combined form, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataracts in the left eye, bilateral cataracts, or non-age-related cataracts. Do not assign it if the chart only says “cataract” without confirming combined age-related changes in the right eye.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the combined age-related type in the ophthalmology note before assigning H25.811.