H26.212 Cataract with neovascularization, left eye

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from H26 Other cataract

Excludes1 (never code together)

• congenital cataract (Q12.0)

Applies from H26.21 Cataract with neovascularization

Code also

• , if applicable, associated condition, such as:
• chronic iridocyclitis (H20.1-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 124-125 in MDC 02.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 366.33 Cataract with neovascularization (approximate)

Code annotations containing back-references to H26.212

Back-references to H26.21

• Use Additional: H20.1 Chronic iridocyclitis ("code for any associated cataract (H26.21-)")

Nearby codes

• H26.139 Total traumatic cataract, unspecified eye
• H26.2 Complicated cataract
• H26.20 Unspecified complicated cataract
• H26.21 Cataract with neovascularization
• H26.211 Cataract with neovascularization, right eye
• H26.212 Cataract with neovascularization, left eye (this code)
• H26.213 Cataract with neovascularization, bilateral
• H26.219 Cataract with neovascularization, unspecified eye
• H26.22 Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory)
• H26.221 Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), right eye
• H26.222 Cataract secondary to ocular disorders (degenerative) (inflammatory), left eye