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H26.109

Billable

Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A clouding of the lens caused by an eye injury, but the specific eye affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This code should be avoided when possible; always attempt to determine which eye is affected from the medical record
  • •Query the provider if laterality is not specified to allow for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└H26Other cataract└H26.1Traumatic cataract└H26.10Unspecified traumatic cataract└H26.109Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
└H26.109Unspecified traumatic cataract, unspecified eye

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