H26.041
BillableAnterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A clouding that forms on the front surface of the lens in the right eye of an infant or child.
Coding Tips
- •Anterior subcapsular polar cataracts are a specific location-based morphology; ensure documentation specifies this location
- •Verify right eye laterality is documented to ensure accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└H26Other cataract└H26.0Infantile and juvenile cataract└H26.04Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract└H26.041Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye
└H26.041Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye