H26.33
BillableDrug-induced cataract, bilateral
Drug-induced cataract, bilateral
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
SNOMED CT
- Toxic cataract38583007
- Drug-induced cataract193609000
- Bilateral cataract of eyes caused by drug680531000119103
- Bilateral drug induced cataract680531000119103
- Cataract of bilateral eyes caused by drug680531000119103
- Cataract of both eyes caused by drug680531000119103
- Cataract of left eye caused by medication680811000119105
- Cataract of right eye caused by medication678661000119104
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Cataract of right eye caused by medication
- Drug-induced cataract
- Toxic cataract
- Bilateral drug induced cataract
- Cataract of bilateral eyes caused by drug (disorder)
- Bilateral cataract of eyes caused by drug
- Cataract of left eye caused by medication
- Cataract of both eyes caused by drug
- Cataract of bilateral eyes caused by drug
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced cataract, bilateral?
The ICD-10-CM code for drug-induced cataract, bilateral is H26.33. The full clinical description is "Drug-induced cataract, bilateral". H26.33 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code H26.33 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H26.33 represents “Drug-induced cataract, bilateral”. It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is H26.33 a billable code?
Yes, H26.33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is H26.33 in?
H26.33 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What codes cannot be used with H26.33?
H26.33 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital cataract (Q12.0).
Are additional codes required with H26.33?
Yes, when using H26.33, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does H26.33 map to?
H26.33 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 680531000119103, 680811000119105, 678661000119104, 193609000, 38583007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for H26.33?
H26.33 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2880661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H26.33 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like drug-induced cataract, bilateral 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 H26.33?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H26.33 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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