Combined forms of infantile and juvenile cataract, right eye

This code signifies the presence of a cataract in the right eye that exhibits characteristics of both infantile (present at birth or shortly after) and juvenile (developing in childhood) forms. It indicates a complex presentation of lens opacification affecting visual acuity in a pediatric patient.

Use this code when documentation specifies a combined presentation of infantile and juvenile cataract affecting the right eye. This typically occurs when the ophthalmologist identifies features consistent with both congenital and later-onset pediatric cataract development in the same eye. Supporting documentation includes ophthalmological examination findings, patient history, and diagnostic imaging.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right eye" and "combined forms" of infantile and juvenile cataract.
• Distinguish from codes for purely infantile (H26.01-) or purely juvenile (H26.02-) cataracts.
• Always code laterality (right, left, bilateral, unspecified) accurately based on physician documentation.