ICD-10-CM Code H28
Cataract in diseases classified elsewhere
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Manifestation Code
Certain ICD-10-CM codes identify an underlying condition known as an etiology code. Conditions that arise as a result of an underlying condition (etiology), are referred to as Manifestations. In ICD-10-CM, etiology codes must be coded first, followed by the manifestation codes. When a condition requires etiology and manifestation codes, there is a "use additional code" note following the etiology code and a "code first" note following the manifestation code.H28 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cataract in diseases classified elsewhere. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H28 is used to code Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. It can affect one or both eyes. Often it develops slowly. Symptoms may include faded colors, blurry vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at night. This may result in trouble driving, reading, or recognizing faces. Poor vision may also result in an increased risk of falling and depression. Cataracts are the cause of half of blindness and 33% of visual impairment worldwide.
| Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
| MeSH Code: | D002386 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 366 |
Magnified view of a cataract seen on examination with a slit lamp
Coding Notes for H28 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
- codeFirst:
- Underlying disease, such as:
- Hypoparathyroidism See code E20.-
- Myotonia See code G71.1-
- Myxedema See code E03.-
- Protein-calorie malnutrition See Section E40-E46
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Cataract in diabetes mellitus (E08.36, E09.36, E10.36, E11.36, E13.36) - instead, use code E08.36
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
- This is a manifestation code for use in a secondary position
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H28 and a single ICD9 code, 366.44 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.