H26.12
Non-billablePartially resolved traumatic cataract
Partially resolved traumatic cataract
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •diabetes mellitus related eye conditions, , ,E09.3, E10.3, E11.3, E13.3
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury (trauma) of eye and orbitS05
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •syphilis related eye disorders, , ,A50.01, A50.3, A51.43, A52.71
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code (Chapter 20) to identify external cause
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partially resolved traumatic cataract?
The ICD-10-CM code for partially resolved traumatic cataract is H26.12. The full clinical description is "Partially resolved traumatic cataract". H26.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H26.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H26.12 represents “Partially resolved traumatic cataract”. It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H26.12 a billable code?
No, H26.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H26.12.
What chapter is H26.12 in?
H26.12 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What codes cannot be used with H26.12?
H26.12 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital cataract (Q12.0).
What are the subcategories under H26.12?
H26.12 has 4 child codes, including: H26.121 (Partially resolved traumatic cataract, right eye), H26.122 (Partially resolved traumatic cataract, left eye), H26.123 (Partially resolved traumatic cataract, bilateral), H26.129 (Partially resolved traumatic cataract, unspecified eye).
Are additional codes required with H26.12?
Yes, when using H26.12, also report: code (Chapter 20) to identify external cause.
What are the UMLS CUIs for H26.12?
H26.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0154986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H26.12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like partially resolved traumatic cataract affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H26.12?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H26.12 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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