Unspecified traumatic cataract, bilateral

This code signifies the presence of a cataract in both eyes that has resulted from an injury, where the specific type or nature of the trauma is not documented. A traumatic cataract involves opacification of the lens due to blunt or penetrating ocular trauma, chemical burns, or electrical injury.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states bilateral traumatic cataracts, but lacks further specificity regarding the type of trauma (e.g., contusion, penetrating injury). It should be used when the physician's notes indicate "traumatic cataract, bilateral, unspecified."

• Always seek clarification from the provider if the type of trauma is not specified, as more specific codes exist.
• Do not use this code if the cataract is congenital, age-related, or due to other non-traumatic causes.
• Ensure laterality (bilateral) is clearly documented; separate codes exist for unilateral involvement.