Question

for the diagnostic statement, assign an icd-10-cm code. cataract with neovascularization, left eye

Explanation:

To assign the ICD - 10 - CM code for "cataract with neovascularization, left eye", we refer to the ICD - 10 - CM coding guidelines. The appropriate code for this condition is H26.822. This code is used to identify cataract with neovascularization in the left eye, where the subcategory and character at the end (2 for left eye) are determined based on the specific diagnosis and laterality.

Answer:

H26.822