Question 1

Is H25 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H25 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H25 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H25 represents Age-related cataract. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H25 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H25 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H25?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H25 is section:H25-H28 (Disorders of lens (H25-H28)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from H25?

Accepted Answer

Code H25 has Type 2 Excludes including: capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of lens (H40.1-). These conditions are not included in H25 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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Excludes212Not included here

Notes2Additional information

Is H25 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H25 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H25 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H25?

What conditions should be coded separately from H25?