Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, right eye

This code signifies a morgagnian cataract affecting the right eye, which is a specific type of hypermature age-related cataract where the nucleus has sunk within the liquefied cortex. This advanced stage of cataract can lead to significant vision impairment.

Use this code when documentation clearly specifies a morgagnian cataract in the patient's right eye, explicitly linking it to an age-related etiology. This diagnosis is typically supported by an ophthalmological examination detailing the characteristic features of a morgagnian cataract.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right eye" to avoid laterality errors.
• Distinguish from other types of age-related cataracts (e.g., cortical, nuclear, subcapsular) which have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• Confirm the "morgagnian" type is explicitly stated, not just "hypermature," as not all hypermature cataracts are morgagnian.