H25.21 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, right eye

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H25.21
Code
H25.21 (claims format: H2521)
Description
Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, right eye
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › H25.2

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-)

H25.2 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian type

Applicable to:
  • Age-related hypermature cataract

Related codes in H25.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H25.21?

H25.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for age-related cataract, morgagnian type, right eye, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).

Is H25.21 a billable code?

Yes. H25.21 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H25.21 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.