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H26.32

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Drug-induced cataract, left 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 in the left eye that develops as a side effect of taking certain medications. This condition can develop gradually and may affect vision over time.

Coding Tips

  • •Always document which specific medication caused the cataract and include the drug name in the medical record for accurate coding and pharmacovigilance tracking
  • •Use the 7th character extension to specify laterality - 'H26.32' is for the left eye, while 'H26.31' is for the right eye and 'H26.33' is for bilateral cataracts

Code Hierarchy

└H26Other cataract└H26.3Drug-induced cataract└H26.32Drug-induced cataract, left eye
└H26.32Drug-induced cataract, left eye

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