ICD-10 Code H26.411 – Soemmering’s ring, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.411 – Soemmering’s ring, right eye
What it is
H26.411 identifies Soemmering’s ring in the right eye, a ring-shaped accumulation of retained lens material after cataract lens changes or surgery. Use it when the right eye is specifically documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a peripheral ring of lens remnants seen on eye examination, sometimes with visual disturbance or no symptoms at all.
When to use this code
Use H26.411 when the clinician documents Soemmering’s ring in the right eye, including postoperative or exam findings. Code it only when the right eye is named in the record. If laterality is unclear, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataract in general, posterior capsular opacification, or Soemmering’s ring in another eye. Check documentation if the record does not clearly identify the right eye.
Coding tip
Confirm both the diagnosis and laterality in the ophthalmology note before coding H26.411.