ICD-10 Code H26.419 – Soemmering’s ring, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H26.419 – Soemmering’s ring, unspecified eye
What it is
H26.419 identifies Soemmering’s ring in an unspecified eye. It refers to residual lens material that forms a ring after cataract extraction or lens trauma.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. It may be noted on eye exam as peripheral lens material within the capsular bag, sometimes with visual disturbance or a documented postoperative lens remnant.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents Soemmering’s ring but does not specify right or left eye. It is appropriate for postoperative or exam findings recorded as an unspecified-eye lens remnant. If laterality is documented, code the specified-eye option instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cataract, pseudophakia, or other postoperative lens changes unless Soemmering’s ring is specifically documented. Check documentation if the note only describes general lens opacity or retained lens fragments.
Coding tip
Verify laterality in the ophthalmology note before assigning H26.419.