H25.9 — Unspecified age-related cataract

H25.9

ICD-10 Chapter 7: Eye & Adnexa — illustrative image — Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00–H59) — illustrative image

What this code means

An age-related cataract is clouding of the eye's lens with ageing, the commonest cause of reversible blindness worldwide.

Also called: age-related cataract, senile cataract.

When this code is used

Used for unspecified age-related cataract.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H25.9 belongs to Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa, which covers codes H00–H59 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Learn more about this condition

Condition guide: Cataract

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H25.9?

H25.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified age-related cataract”. An age-related cataract is clouding of the eye's lens with ageing, the commonest cause of reversible blindness worldwide.

When is code H25.9 used?

Used for unspecified age-related cataract. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.