H26.9 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified cataract
H26.9 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified cataract” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
H26.9Unspecified cataract
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than H26.9
View categoryH26.9 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Where H26.9 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of lens (H25-H28)
- 3
Category H26
Other cataract
- 4
Code H26.9
Unspecified cataract
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H26.9.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H26.9.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H26.9.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H26.9.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H26.9.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H26.9 mean?
H26.9 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified cataract.”
Is H26.9 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H26.9 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is H26.9 located in ICD-10-CM?
H26.9 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of lens (H25-H28) (H25–H28), under category H26, Other cataract.
What coding notes are listed for H26.9?
No inclusion terms are listed for H26.9 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.