Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H26.499 is the diagnosis code for Other secondary 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 H26.499 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H26.499 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H26.499 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other secondary 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 H26.499 is H26.49 ("Other secondary cataract"). H26.499 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H26.499 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H26.499 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other secondary 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 Other secondary cataract, unspecified eye is H26.499.
Yes, H26.499 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H26.499 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H26.499 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.