ICD-10 Code H59.129 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.129 – Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating other procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding or a hematoma involving the unspecified eye or surrounding adnexa that occurs during another procedure. Use it when the complication is documented as intraoperative and no more specific eye or adnexal site is named.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe unexpected bleeding, visible hematoma, or surgical difficulty related to the eye or adnexa during the procedure.
When to use this code
Use this code when the operative report states an intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma affecting the unspecified eye and adnexa as a complication of another procedure. It is appropriate when the record does not identify a more specific ocular site. You should confirm the complication was recognized during surgery.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for postoperative bleeding, traumatic eye injury, or hemorrhage unrelated to a procedure. If the documentation names a different eye structure or a nonintraoperative complication, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the surgeon documents it clearly as intraoperative and procedure-related.