H26.2 – Complicated cataract
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens
ICD-10-CM code
H26.2
- Code
H26.2(claims format:H262)- Description
- Complicated 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
- H26
Billable codes under H26.2
H26.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H26.20 – Unspecified complicated cataractBillable
- H26.21 – Cataract with neovascularizationHeader (more codes below)
- H26.22 – Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory)Header (more codes below)
- H26.23 – Glaucomatous flecks (subcapsular)Header (more codes below)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H26 – Other cataract
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital cataract (Q12.0)
Related codes in H26
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H26.2?
H26.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for complicated cataract, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).
Is H26.2 a billable code?
No. H26.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H26.2 belong to?
It belongs to category H26 – Other 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.