H26
Non-billableOther cataract
H26 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other cataract. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H26.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- H00-H59
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are cataracts? A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens inside your eye. This cloudiness blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making it harder to see clearly. A cataract can affect one or both eyes, but it doesn't spread from one eye to the other. Cataracts usually develop slowly. As they get worse, your vision can become blurry or dim. Brighter lighting or new eyeglasses may help at first, but if…
Read more about Cataract at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital cataract (Q12.0)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H26?
- H26 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other cataract". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H26 a billable code?
- No — H26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H26.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from H26?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital cataract (Q12.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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