Combined forms of infantile and juvenile cataract, unsp eye

This code signifies a congenital or early-onset cataract that presents with characteristics of both infantile and juvenile forms, affecting an unspecified eye. It indicates a clouding of the lens of the eye that develops before the age of one (infantile) or between one and puberty (juvenile), without further specification of the exact type or laterality.

Use this code when the medical record documents a diagnosis of a combined infantile and juvenile cataract, but the specific eye affected (right or left) is not documented. This diagnosis typically arises from an ophthalmological examination identifying lens opacities in a pediatric patient.

• Avoid using this code if the laterality (right or left eye) is specified in the documentation; instead, choose the appropriate H26.061 (right eye) or H26.062 (left eye) code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates features of both infantile and juvenile cataract forms, or a general "combined" diagnosis, to support this specific code.
• This code should be used when the specific type of cataract (e.g., cortical, nuclear) is not further detailed, only the age of onset characteristics.