ICD-10 Code H26.112 – Localized traumatic opacities, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.112 – Localized traumatic opacities, left eye
What it is
H26.112 identifies a localized opacity of the lens in the left eye caused by trauma. Use this code when the record clearly links the lens change to an injury.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include a focal lens opacity seen on eye exam, with blurred vision or glare. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a traumatic cataract or localized lens opacity in the left eye after an injury. It is appropriate when the left eye is specifically identified and the opacity is not described as bilateral or unspecified.
If the note only says “lens opacity” without trauma, check documentation before coding. Also verify that the condition is not better described by another lens disorder or a more general traumatic eye diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nontraumatic cataracts, age-related lens changes, or unspecified eye laterality. Check documentation if the injury relationship is unclear.
Coding tip
Code the laterality and the traumatic cause exactly as documented; if either is missing, query the provider.