ICD-10 Code H26.102 – Unspecified Traumatic Cataract, Left Eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.102 – Unspecified traumatic cataract, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract in the left eye caused by trauma, when the type is not further specified. Use it when the record confirms a traumatic origin but does not describe a more specific traumatic cataract.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include reduced vision, lens opacity, or a history of eye injury affecting the left eye.
When to use this code
Use H26.102 when documentation states traumatic cataract of the left eye and does not name a specific subtype. It is appropriate after blunt or penetrating eye trauma when the cataract is described only as unspecified. If the chart lacks laterality or trauma details, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for congenital, age-related, or other nontraumatic cataracts. Also avoid it when the record identifies a different eye or a more specific traumatic cataract code.
Coding tip
Confirm both trauma and left-eye laterality in the provider note before assigning H26.102.