Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H25.043 is the diagnosis code for Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateral. This code falls under the section "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H25.043 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H25.043 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H25.043 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H25.043 is H25.04 ("Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract"). H25.043 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H25.043 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H25.043 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateral" 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 Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateral is H25.043.
Yes, H25.043 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H25.043 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H25.043 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.