ICD-10 Code H26.111 – Localized traumatic opacities, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.111 – Localized traumatic opacities, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a localized lens opacity in the right eye caused by trauma. It is used when the opacity is limited to a specific area and documented as traumatic.
Clinical signs
Findings may include decreased visual clarity, glare, or a visible focal lens opacity on eye exam. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H26.111 when the record clearly states a localized traumatic opacity of the right eye. Code it when the provider links the opacity to prior injury or trauma and specifies the right eye. If the documentation is vague about cause or eye laterality, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nontraumatic cataracts or unspecified lens opacities. Do not assign it when the opacity is not documented as localized, traumatic, or right-sided.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and traumatic cause in the ophthalmology note before coding.