ICD-10-CM H26 is the diagnosis code for Other cataract. This code falls under the section "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H26. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H26 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H26 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H26 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other cataract". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H26 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H26 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H26.0, H26.1, H26.2, H26.3, H26.4 and more.
Use H26 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other cataract" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other cataract is H26.
No, H26 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H26 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H26 include: congenital cataract (Q12.0).
Yes, H26 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.