ICD-10 Code H59.353 – Postprocedural seroma of eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.353 – Postprocedural seroma of eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a seroma, or fluid collection, affecting both eyes or adjacent structures after an ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the record specifically documents a bilateral postprocedural seroma.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may note postoperative swelling, localized fluid collection, or an abnormal pocket of serous fluid in the eye or adnexa after surgery.
When to use this code
Use H59.353 when the clinician documents a bilateral seroma as a complication of an eye procedure. It is appropriate after cataract surgery, eyelid surgery, or other ophthalmic operations if the postoperative fluid collection is clearly linked to the procedure. Check documentation for laterality and causation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonsurgical eye swelling, infection, hematoma, or edema without a documented seroma. If the postoperative finding is not bilateral or the procedure link is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the postoperative nature and bilateral laterality before assigning H59.353.