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H26.139

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Total 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 complete clouding of the lens from an eye injury, but the specific eye or eyes affected are not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality is truly unspecified; attempt to clarify with provider documentation
  • •This is a less specific code; bilateral or unilateral codes are preferred when possible

Code Hierarchy

└H26Other cataract└H26.1Traumatic cataract└H26.13Total traumatic cataract└H26.139Total traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
└H26.139Total traumatic cataract, unspecified eye

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