ICD-10 Code H26.413 – Soemmering’s ring, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.413 – Soemmering’s ring, bilateral
What it is
H26.413 identifies Soemmering’s ring in both eyes. It refers to a ring of retained lens material that can form after cataract surgery or lens capsule changes.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include a peripheral ring-like opacity in the lens capsule area and, sometimes, visual disturbance if the ring affects the visual axis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Soemmering’s ring in both eyes. It is appropriate for postoperative or ophthalmology notes that clearly identify bilateral involvement. Check documentation if the record only mentions a cataract remnant or lens opacity without naming Soemmering’s ring.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral Soemmering’s ring or for unspecified laterality. Do not assign it when the chart describes another cataract-related opacity but does not specifically document Soemmering’s ring.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality in the ophthalmology note before coding, because H26.413 is specific to bilateral disease.