Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H26.222 is the diagnosis code for Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), left 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 H26.222 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H26.222 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H26.222 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), left eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H26.222 is H26.22 ("Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory)"). H26.222 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H26.222 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H26.222 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), left 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 Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), left eye is H26.222.
Yes, H26.222 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H26.222 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H26.222 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.