Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H26.109 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye. 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 H26.109 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H26.109 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H26.109 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H26.109 is H26.10 ("Unspecified traumatic cataract"). H26.109 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H26.109 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H26.109 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H26.109 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye" 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 Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye is H26.109.
Yes, H26.109 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H26.109 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H26.109 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.