ICD-10 Code H26.001 – Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.001 – Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract affecting the right eye in an infant or child, when the type is not further specified. Use it when documentation confirms an infantile or juvenile cataract but does not name a specific cause or morphology.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include lens opacity in the right eye, with possible decreased visual acuity, abnormal red reflex, or strabismus. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.001 when the record states unspecified infantile or juvenile cataract of the right eye and no more specific cataract code is supported. It may apply at initial diagnosis or follow-up if the right-eye location remains documented and the cataract type is still unspecified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the cataract is documented as congenital, age-related, traumatic, or secondary to another condition. Check documentation for laterality and specificity before assigning a different code.
Coding tip
Always verify that the note identifies the right eye and does not support a more specific cataract category.