Unspecified traumatic cataract, right eye

This code signifies an opacity of the crystalline lens in the right eye that has resulted from an injury, where the specific type or nature of the trauma is not documented. It indicates a cataract that developed due to an external force or impact, rather than age-related or congenital causes.

Utilize this code when the medical record clearly states a traumatic cataract affecting the right eye, but lacks further detail regarding the specific mechanism or type of trauma. This is appropriate when documentation indicates a history of ocular injury followed by cataract formation, without specifying the exact nature of the injury (e.g., blunt, penetrating).

• Ensure documentation specifies "traumatic" and "right eye."
• Avoid using this code if the type of trauma is known; instead, use a more specific code from the H26.1 subcategory.
• Always sequence a code for the underlying trauma (e.g., S05.-) if it is still an active injury or the reason for the encounter.