H25
Non-Billable

Age-related cataract

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Age-related cataract?

ICD-10-CM H25 is the diagnosis code for Age-related 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.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for H25

✅ This Code Includes

  • Senile cataract

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in H25. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens (H40.1-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H25 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeH25 — Age-related cataract
Sub-Codes 5 entries
H25.0Age-related incipient cataractNon-BillableH25.01Cortical age-related cataractNon-BillableH25.011Cortical age-related cataract, right eyeBillableH25.012Cortical age-related cataract, left eyeBillableH25.013Cortical age-related cataract, bilateralBillableH25.019Cortical age-related cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.03Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataractNon-BillableH25.031Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, right eyeBillableH25.032Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, left eyeBillableH25.033Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateralBillableH25.039Anterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.04Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataractNon-BillableH25.041Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, right eyeBillableH25.042Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, left eyeBillableH25.043Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, bilateralBillableH25.049Posterior subcapsular polar age-related cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.09Other age-related incipient cataractNon-BillableH25.091Other age-related incipient cataract, right eyeBillableH25.092Other age-related incipient cataract, left eyeBillableH25.093Other age-related incipient cataract, bilateralBillableH25.099Other age-related incipient cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.1Age-related nuclear cataractNon-BillableH25.10Age-related nuclear cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.11Age-related nuclear cataract, right eyeBillableH25.12Age-related nuclear cataract, left eyeBillableH25.13Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateralBillableH25.2Age-related cataract, morgagnian typeNon-BillableH25.20Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, unspecified eyeBillableH25.21Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, right eyeBillableH25.22Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eyeBillableH25.23Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, bilateralBillableH25.8Other age-related cataractNon-BillableH25.81Combined forms of age-related cataractNon-BillableH25.811Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eyeBillableH25.812Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eyeBillableH25.813Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateralBillableH25.819Combined forms of age-related cataract, unspecified eyeBillableH25.89Other age-related cataractBillableH25.9Unspecified age-related cataractBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H25 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H25 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H25 mean?

H25 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Age-related cataract". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is H25 in?

H25 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H25?

H25 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H25.0, H25.1, H25.2, H25.8, H25.9.

When should I use H25?

Use H25 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Age-related cataract" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Age-related cataract?

The ICD-10-CM code for Age-related cataract is H25.

Can H25 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H25 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H25 in?

H25 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is H25 valid for 2026?

Yes, H25 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H25
Age-related cataract
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H25-H28 — Disorders of lens
2026 ICD-10-CM