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H28 - Cataract in diseases classified elsewhere


The ICD 10 Code for Cataract in diseases classified elsewhere is listed as H28.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: H28
Description: Cataract in diseases classified elsewhere
  • Code first underlying disease, such as:
  • hypoparathyroidism (E20.-)
  • myotonia (G71.1-)
  • myxedema (E03.-)
  • protein-calorie malnutrition (E40-E46)
  • Excludes1: cataract in diabetes mellitus (E08.36, E09.36, E10.36, E11.36, E13.36)
  • Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)
Diagnostic Related Groups
(MS-DRG v30.0)
124 - Other Disorders Of The Eye W Mcc
125 - Other Disorders Of The Eye W/o Mcc
Chapter Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: 366.44 - Cataract associated with other syndromes (approximate)