Unspecified infantile and juvenile cataract, bilateral

This code signifies the presence of a cataract affecting both eyes in a patient who is either an infant or a juvenile, where the specific type or cause of the cataract has not been documented. It indicates a clouding of the lens in both eyes, leading to impaired vision, without further specification of its etiology or morphology.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states bilateral infantile or juvenile cataracts but lacks details regarding the specific type (e.g., congenital, traumatic, drug-induced) or morphology (e.g., nuclear, cortical, subcapsular). It is used when the physician's assessment confirms the presence of cataracts in both eyes in a young patient, but further diagnostic workup for sub-classification is pending or not performed.

• Avoid using this code if the specific type of infantile or juvenile cataract is known and documented (e.g., H26.013 for congenital nuclear cataract, bilateral).
• Ensure the patient's age aligns with the "infantile and juvenile" classification; typically, this refers to cataracts present at birth or developing during childhood.
• Always review the medical record for any additional details that might allow for a more specific cataract code.