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H26.133

Billable

Total traumatic cataract, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A complete clouding of the lens in both eyes caused by an eye injury, resulting in significant vision loss in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is explicitly documented in the medical record
  • •Total traumatic cataracts may require surgical intervention; review for associated procedure codes

Code Hierarchy

└H26Other cataract└H26.1Traumatic cataract└H26.13Total traumatic cataract└H26.133Total traumatic cataract, bilateral
└H26.133Total traumatic cataract, bilateral

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