H25.1 – Age-related nuclear cataract
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens
ICD-10-CM code
H25.1
- Code
H25.1(claims format:H251)- Description
- Age-related nuclear cataract
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H25-H28 Disorders of lens
- Parent codes
- H25
Billable codes under H25.1
H25.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for H25.1
Applicable to:
- Cataracta brunescens
- Nuclear sclerosis cataract
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H25 – Age-related cataract
Applicable to:
- Senile cataract
Excludes2 (not included here):
- capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens (H40.1-)
Index terms for H25.1
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H25
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H25.1?
H25.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for age-related nuclear cataract, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).
Is H25.1 a billable code?
No. H25.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H25.1 belong to?
It belongs to category H25 – Age-related cataract.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.