ICD-10 Code H59.11 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.11 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
Use this code for bleeding or a hematoma that occurs during an ophthalmic procedure and involves the eye or nearby adnexa. It identifies a surgical complication, not the underlying eye disease.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include unexpected intraoperative bleeding, visible blood accumulation, or a documented hematoma in the operative field. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Assign H59.11 when the surgeon documents hemorrhage or hematoma as occurring during an eye procedure. Use it for complications tied to the operation itself, such as bleeding noted in the operative report. You should code the complication only when it is clearly described as intraoperative.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative bleeding, traumatic eye hemorrhage, or routine bruising unrelated to surgery. Check documentation if the record does not clearly link the event to an ophthalmic procedure.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the operative note explicitly states intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma.