ICD-10 Code H59.22 – Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.22 – Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during other procedure
What it is
H59.22 identifies an unintended puncture or laceration involving the eye or nearby adnexa that occurs during another procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as a procedural complication, not as the primary reason for treatment.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include a recognized tear, perforation, or other trauma to the eye structures noted during or after the procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states that the eye or adnexa was accidentally punctured or lacerated during a procedure performed for another purpose. It fits operative, procedural, or post-procedural documentation that clearly links the injury to the intervention.
Code it only when the provider documents the complication as accidental and procedure-related. Check documentation if the note describes a pre-existing injury, a planned incision, or an unrelated eye condition.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intentional surgical incisions, routine operative entry, or eye injuries unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the event is better described by another complication code.
Coding tip
Link the complication to the procedure in the record, and verify whether the injury involved the eye, adnexa, or both before assigning H59.22.