H25.11 – Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

Dive into the clinical information, billability, synonyms, and more of ICD-10-CM H25.11, highlighting age-related nuclear cataract, right eye.

By Ashleigh Knowles on Jun 16, 2024.

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H25.11 Diagnosis Code: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye Is H25.11 Billable?Clinical Information Synonyms Include Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Cataract FAQS

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H25.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM code used for reimbursement for the diagnosis of age-related nuclear cataract, right eye.
This ICD-10-CM code is used to diagnose age-related nuclear cataract, right eye in America. This code may differ internationally.
The code is valid until the end of the fiscal year of 2023.
This code’s umbrella category is “Diseases of the eye and adnexa” under “Disorders of lens.”
This code applies to patients from 15 to 124 years old.

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Is H25.11 Billable?

Yes, F31.63 is billable and can be used for insurance reimbursement purposes.

Clinical Information

A cataract refers to the opacification or clouding of the lens in the eye, which can result in vision impairment. There exist several types of cataracts, varying in cause and location.
Age-related nuclear cataracts or senile nuclear cataracts are cataracts that happen over time that has the patient experience double/cloudy/blurry/poor night of distant vision, lights giving off a glare or halo, and seeing faded or dull colors. It’s important to note that patients with this type of cataract may not notice or experience the symptoms early on.
The development of this particular type of cataract is commonly associated with the natural aging process. Nevertheless, individuals who have a heightened risk of developing such cataracts are those with a family history of the condition, those who engage in smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or have diabetes, those who excessively use steroids, those who are frequently exposed to UV light, and those who have a history of eye injury or have undergone eye surgery.
Diagnosis involves obtaining their medical history, an eye exam, and other multiple tests like the observation of the patient’s pupil dilation, visual acuity test, slit lamp test, and red reflex test.
Treatment may vary depending on age, condition, opinion, etc. The most common treatment, though, is surgery.
It’s encouraged that one slows down the formation of cataracts by using bright light when reading, avoiding night driving, and using appropriate glasses when going out or reading.