ICD-10 Code H59.119 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.119 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding or a hematoma involving an unspecified eye or adnexal structure that occurs during an ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the operative note documents a complication and the exact site is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include unexpected bleeding noted during surgery, visible hematoma, or the need for additional intraoperative control of hemorrhage.
When to use this code
Use H59.119 when the surgeon documents an intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma as a complication of an eye procedure and does not name a specific eye structure. It is appropriate when the record clearly links the event to the ophthalmic procedure. Check documentation if laterality or a more specific site is recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative bleeding, nonsurgical eye trauma, or hemorrhage unrelated to an ophthalmic procedure. If the documentation identifies a more specific eye or adnexal site, code that instead.
Coding tip
Verify that the complication occurred during the procedure and that “unspecified eye and adnexa” truly matches the operative documentation.