H26.21

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Cataract with neovascularization

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Code Also
  • , if applicable, associated condition, such as:
  • chronic iridocyclitis (H20.1-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H25-H28Disorders of lens (H25-H28)
H26Other cataract
H26.2Complicated cataract
H26.21Cataract with neovascularization
H26.211Cataract with neovascularization, right eye
H26.212Cataract with neovascularization, left eye
H26.213Cataract with neovascularization, bilateral
H26.219Cataract with neovascularization, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H26.21:

categoryH26
Other cataract
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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