ICD-10 Code H26.211 – Cataract with neovascularization, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.211 – Cataract with neovascularization, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract in the right eye that is complicated by neovascularization, meaning abnormal new blood vessels are present. Use it when documentation clearly states both the cataract and the right-eye neovascular change.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see lens opacity with noted new vessel growth on the iris or anterior segment, often recorded by ophthalmology during examination.
When to use this code
Use H26.211 when the provider documents cataract with neovascularization specifically in the right eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or discharge summaries that confirm the laterality and the associated neovascular finding.
If the record only mentions cataract, or neovascularization without stating the right eye, check documentation before coding. Do not assume laterality or add the code from incomplete wording.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataract without neovascularization, or for neovascularization in another eye. If the condition is documented differently, select the code that matches the exact laterality and wording.
Coding tip
Confirm both the cataract diagnosis and the right-eye neovascularization in the same record before assigning H26.211.