ICD-10 Code H26.011 – Infantile and juvenile cortical, lamellar, or zonular cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.011 – Infantile and juvenile cortical, lamellar, or zonular cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract affecting the lens of the right eye in infancy or childhood. It covers cortical, lamellar, or zonular patterns documented by the provider.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include lens opacity in the right eye and reduced visual clarity noted on eye examination.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states an infantile or juvenile cortical, lamellar, or zonular cataract in the right eye. It also fits when the ophthalmologist documents this exact laterality and cataract type. Check documentation if the note only says “cataract” or does not specify age-related type.
Do not use for
Do not use it for cataracts in the left eye, both eyes, or unspecified eye. Avoid it when the cataract type is not documented or the condition is age-related senile cataract.
Coding tip
Always confirm both laterality and the infantile/juvenile cataract subtype before assigning H26.011.