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Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 366.8
Other cataract
  • Short description: CATARACT NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 366.8 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 366.8 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2008 version of ICD-9-CM 366.8.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 366.8: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 366.8 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM H26.8 Other specified cataract
Approximate Synonyms
  • Adherent cataract
  • Anterior capsular lens opacities
  • Anterior lens opacities
  • Atopic cataract
  • Axial cataract
  • Calcified cataract
  • Capsular and subcapsular cataract
  • Immature cortical cataract
  • Malnutrition-dehydration cataract
  • Mixed type cataract
  • Partial cataract
  • Posterior subcapsular lens opacities
  • Postoperative cataract syndrome
  • Stationary cataract
  • Subcapsular cataract
  • Suture tip cataract
  • Toxic cataract not due to drugs
Applies To
  • Calcification of lens
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 366.8:
  • Calcification
    • lens 366.8
  • Cataract (anterior cortical) (anterior polar) (black) (capsular) (central) (cortical) (hypermature) (immature) (incipient) (mature) 366.9
    • specified NEC 366.8
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