Question 1

Is H26 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H26 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H26 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H26 represents Other cataract. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H26 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H26 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H26?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H26 is section:H25-H28 (Disorders of lens (H25-H28)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from H26?

Accepted Answer

Code H26 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital cataract (Q12.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with H26 as they represent different diagnoses.

H262026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is H26 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H26 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H26 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H26?

What conditions are excluded from H26?