Glaucomatous flecks (subcapsular), unspecified eye

This code describes the presence of glaucomatous flecks, also known as subcapsular flecks, in an unspecified eye. These flecks are a specific type of lens opacity often associated with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, a condition that can lead to secondary open-angle glaucoma. They represent deposits of abnormal fibrillar material on the anterior lens capsule.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates the presence of glaucomatous flecks (subcapsular flecks) but does not specify laterality. This typically occurs during an ophthalmological examination where these characteristic lens changes are observed. The physician's notes should explicitly mention "glaucomatous flecks" or "subcapsular flecks" without indicating left or right eye.

• Do not use this code if the laterality of the affected eye is documented; instead, choose the specific right (H26.231) or left (H26.232) eye code.
• This code describes a finding, not a diagnosis of glaucoma itself. Code any associated glaucoma separately.
• Consider coding pseudoexfoliation syndrome (H40.14x) if documented as the underlying cause of the flecks.