H26.3

Non-billable (Header)

Drug-induced cataract

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Toxic cataract

📋 Code Instructions

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Excludes1

inherited from H26

Rules from parent category H26: Other cataract

  • congenital cataract (Q12.0)

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Code Information

CodeH26.3
BillableNo — Header code
ParentH26
CategoryDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)