ICD-10 Code H59.123 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating other procedure, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.123 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating other procedure, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies bleeding or hematoma in both eyes or nearby adnexal structures that occurs during another procedure. It is a complication code, so you use it only when the operative record links the event to the procedure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe intraoperative bleeding, visible hematoma, or the need for additional hemostasis affecting both sides.
When to use this code
Use H59.123 when the surgeon documents bilateral intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma of the eye or adnexa as a complication of another procedure. Confirm that the complication occurred during the procedure and that both sides are involved. If laterality is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative bleeding, unrelated ocular trauma, or hemorrhage not tied to a procedure. Do not assign it when the record does not clearly document bilateral involvement.
Coding tip
Verify the operative note and complication statement together; the code depends on both procedural causation and bilateral laterality.