ICD-10 Code H59.2 – Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.2 – Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during a procedure
What it is
H59.2 identifies an unintended puncture or tear involving the eye or nearby adnexal structures that occurs during a procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as a procedural complication rather than the original reason for care.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see a recorded intraoperative or postoperative eye injury, such as a puncture, laceration, or breach of ocular tissues caused by the procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an accidental puncture or laceration of the eye or adnexa during surgery, an injection, or another procedure. It is appropriate for coding a complication that occurred during the intervention, not the underlying eye condition. If the note only says “injury” without location or cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use H59.2 for planned surgical entry, routine postoperative discomfort, or eye trauma unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the injury occurred before the procedure or if the record does not clearly link it to the intervention.
Coding tip
Assign H59.2 only when the provider clearly states the puncture or laceration was accidental and procedure-related.