H26.229Billable
Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), unspecified eye
Short description: Cataract secondary to ocular disorders, unsp 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 H26.229?
H26.229 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), unspecified eye.
Is H26.229 a billable code?
Yes. H26.229 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H26.229 in?
H26.229 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H26.229 become effective?
H26.229 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H26.229?
H26.229 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.