ICD-10 Code H59.219 – Accidental puncture and laceration of unspecified eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.219 – Accidental puncture and laceration of unspecified eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
This code identifies an unintended puncture or laceration involving the eye or nearby adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the record documents the injury but does not specify the exact eye structure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Notes may describe intraoperative injury, unexpected bleeding, tissue disruption, or a need to repair damage caused during the eye procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an accidental puncture or laceration occurring during surgery or another ophthalmic intervention, and the affected eye structure is not specified. It is appropriate for procedure-related complications recorded in the operative note or postoperative documentation. If the chart names a more specific eye or adnexal site, code that detail instead.
Do not use for
Do not use it for intentional surgical incisions, routine postoperative pain, or complications unrelated to an accidental injury. Check documentation if the event occurred outside an ophthalmic procedure.
Coding tip
Assign the code only when the record clearly links the injury to the ophthalmic procedure and leaves the site unspecified.