H25 – Age-related cataract
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens
ICD-10-CM code
H25
- Code
H25(claims format:H25)- Description
- Age-related 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
Billable codes under H25
H25 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H25.0 – Age-related incipient cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H25.1 – Age-related nuclear cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H25.2 – Age-related cataract, morgagnian typeHeader (more codes below)
- H25.8 – Other age-related cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H25.9 – Unspecified age-related cataractBillable
Notes for H25
Applicable to:
- Senile cataract
Excludes2 (not included here):
- capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens (H40.1-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H25?
H25 is the ICD-10-CM code for age-related cataract, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).
Is H25 a billable code?
No. H25 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.