H26 – Other cataract
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens
ICD-10-CM code
H26
- Code
H26(claims format:H26)- Description
- Other 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 H26
H26 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H26.0 – Infantile and juvenile cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H26.1 – Traumatic cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H26.2 – Complicated cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H26.3 – Drug-induced cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H26.4 – Secondary cataractHeader (more codes below)
- H26.8 – Other specified cataractBillable
- H26.9 – Unspecified cataractBillable
Notes for H26
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital cataract (Q12.0)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H26?
H26 is the ICD-10-CM code for other cataract, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).
Is H26 a billable code?
No. H26 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.