ICD-10 Code H26.219 – Cataract with neovascularization, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.219 – Cataract with neovascularization, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a cataract in an unspecified eye when abnormal new blood vessels are present. Use it when the record specifically documents cataract with neovascularization and does not identify right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note lens opacity with visible neovascularization, often described on eye examination or ophthalmology assessment.
When to use this code
Use H26.219 when the provider documents cataract with neovascularization but does not specify the affected eye. It is appropriate for confirmed diagnoses in the assessment, problem list, or operative note. If the eye is later documented, code the laterality instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataract without neovascularization or for other eye disorders that only mention vascular changes. Check documentation if the record names a specific eye or a different cataract type.
Coding tip
Verify both the cataract diagnosis and the neovascularization wording before assigning H26.219.