H26.8
BillableOther specified cataract
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 that does not fit into other cataract categories, such as cataracts from unusual causes or combinations of factors.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code for specified but unusual cataracts; document the specific characteristics in the medical record
- •Attempt to use more specific codes first; use H26.8 only when other codes do not apply