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H28 — Cataract in diseases classified elsewhere

Part of Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa , block Disorders of lens (H25-H28) .

Official Notes

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underlying disease, such as:

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hypoparathyroidism ( E20 .-)

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myotonia ( G71.1- )

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myxedema ( E03 .-)

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protein-calorie malnutrition (E40-E46)

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cataract in diabetes mellitus ( E08.36 , E09.36 , E10.36 , E11.36 , E13.36 )

Child Codes

H28 has no child codes in the FY 2027 release -- it is used on its own.

FY 2027 effective October 1, 2026 · CDC NCHS and CMS