2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H25.22Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H25-H28›H25

ICD-10-CM H25.22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H25.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). Coders also document this condition as hypermature cataract. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cataract and other lens disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H25.22
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye
Short Description
Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H25.2
Age-related cataract, morgagnian type

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH25-H28Disorders of lens
CategoryH25Age-related cataract
This CodeH25.22Age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for H25.22.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Hypermature cataract
  • Hypermature senile cataract
  • Hypermature senile cataract of left eye

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE002
Cataract and other lens disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

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Convert H25.22 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
366.18 Hypermature cataract
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H25.22Overview

Is H25.22 (Age-related cataract, morgagnian type) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H25.22 group to?

When age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Who can H25.22 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H25.22?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, age-related cataract, morgagnian type, left eye converts to ICD-9-CM 366.18 (hypermature cataract). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.