H26.042Billable
Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, left eye
Short description: Ant subcapsular polar infantile and juv cataract, left eye
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H26
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H26
H26Other cataractH26.0Infantile and juvenile cataractH26.00Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataractH26.001Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, right eyeYesH26.002Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, left eyeYesH26.003Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, bilateralYesH26.009Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, unspecified eyeYesH26.01Infantile and juvenile cortical/lamellar/zonular cataractH26.011Infantile and juv cortical/lamellar/zonular cataract, r eyeYesH26.012Infantile and juv cortical/lamellar/zonular cataract, l eyeYesH26.013Infantile and juv cortical/lamellar/zonular cataract, biYesH26.019Infantile & juv cortical/lamellar/zonular cataract, unsp eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H26.042?
H26.042 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Anterior subcapsular polar infantile and juvenile cataract, left eye.
Is H26.042 a billable code?
Yes. H26.042 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H26.042 in?
H26.042 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H26.042 become effective?
H26.042 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H26.042?
H26.042 belongs to category H26, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.