ICD-10 Code H59.092 – Other disorders of the left eye following cataract surgery (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.092 – Other disorders of the left eye following cataract surgery
What it is
This code identifies a postoperative complication or other eye disorder affecting the left eye after cataract surgery. Use it when the documentation links the condition to the prior procedure and does not name a more specific diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include postoperative discomfort, visual disturbance, inflammation, or another abnormal left-eye condition noted after cataract surgery.
When to use this code
Use H59.092 when the provider documents an unspecified or other left-eye disorder occurring after cataract surgery. It is appropriate when the postoperative problem is clearly related to the surgery but is not captured by a more specific code. Check documentation for laterality and the exact postoperative diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine aftercare or expected healing without a complication. Do not use it when a more specific postoperative eye disorder is documented or when the right eye, bilateral eye, or an unrelated condition is involved.
Coding tip
Confirm the surgeon’s note states the condition is following cataract surgery and specifically involves the left eye.