ICD-10 Code H59.351 – Postprocedural seroma of right eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.351 – Postprocedural seroma of right eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
This code identifies a seroma, or fluid collection, that develops in the right eye or surrounding adnexa after an ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the documentation clearly links the fluid collection to the prior eye surgery.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include localized swelling, a fluid-filled postoperative collection, or exam evidence that the seroma is in the right eye region after surgery.
When to use this code
Use H59.351 when the record states a postprocedural seroma involving the right eye or adnexa and the condition is a complication of an ophthalmic procedure. It is appropriate when the provider documents the laterality and postoperative relationship. Check documentation if the note does not clearly identify the surgical cause.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine postoperative edema, infection, or unspecified eye swelling without a documented seroma. If the complication is not tied to an ophthalmic procedure, choose the more accurate diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postoperative cause and right-sided laterality before assigning H59.351.