ICD-10 Code H26.031 – Infantile and Juvenile Nuclear Cataract, Right Eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.031 – Infantile and juvenile nuclear cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a nuclear cataract affecting the lens center in the right eye during infancy or childhood. Use it when documentation clearly states the cataract is infantile or juvenile and limited to the right eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include lens opacity in the nucleus, reduced visual clarity, glare, or abnormal visual development noted on eye examination.
When to use this code
Use H26.031 when the provider documents an infantile or juvenile nuclear cataract in the right eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, surgical evaluations, or problem lists that specify laterality and cataract type. If the record only says cataract, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataracts in the left eye, both eyes, or unspecified eye. Do not use it when the chart does not identify the cataract as nuclear, infantile, or juvenile.
Coding tip
Confirm both the cataract subtype and right-eye laterality in the provider note before assigning H26.031.