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H26.213

Billable

Cataract with neovascularization, bilateral

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 in both eyes, each accompanied by abnormal new blood vessel growth.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure bilateral involvement of both the cataract and neovascularization is clearly documented
  • •Neovascularization in both eyes may suggest systemic disease; review for diabetes or other vascular conditions

Code Hierarchy

└H26Other cataract└H26.2Complicated cataract└H26.21Cataract with neovascularization└H26.213Cataract with neovascularization, bilateral
└H26.213Cataract with neovascularization, bilateral

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