ICD-10 Code H26.131 – Total traumatic cataract, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.131 – Total traumatic cataract, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a complete cataract in the right eye caused by injury. Use it when the lens opacity is total and the record links it to trauma.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records describe decreased vision, a white or opaque lens, and a history of eye trauma supporting the diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use H26.131 when the provider documents total traumatic cataract in the right eye. It fits cases where trauma is the cause and the cataract is not partial or age-related.
If the note only says cataract after injury, check whether the cataract is total and whether the right eye is specifically identified. Confirm laterality and causal wording in the chart.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for age-related, congenital, or unspecified cataracts. Also avoid it when the record does not clearly link the cataract to trauma or does not specify the right eye.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and trauma documentation before assigning H26.131.