ICD-10 Code H59.229 – Accidental puncture and laceration of unspecified eye and adnexa during other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.229 – Accidental puncture and laceration of unspecified eye and adnexa during other procedure
What it is
This code identifies an unintended puncture or tear involving the eye or nearby adnexa that occurs during another procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as iatrogenic and the exact eye structure is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include sudden ocular pain, bleeding, or visible tissue injury recognized during or after a procedure.
When to use this code
Use H59.229 when the record states an accidental puncture or laceration of the unspecified eye or adnexa occurred during a procedure, and no more specific site is documented. It fits operative, procedural, or post-procedural notes describing this complication. Check documentation if laterality or a more exact structure is available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for spontaneous eye trauma, routine surgical incisions, or complications unrelated to puncture or laceration. If the injury site or laterality is documented more specifically, code that detail instead.
Coding tip
Verify that the injury happened during a procedure and that the chart does not name a more specific eye structure before assigning H59.229.