ICD-10 Code H59.212 – Accidental puncture and laceration of left eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.212 – Accidental puncture and laceration of left eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
This code identifies an unintended puncture or tear affecting the left eye or nearby adnexal structures during an ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the injury is documented as a procedural complication, not as the original reason for care.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include a recorded perforation, laceration, or other iatrogenic injury to the left eye or adnexa noted during or after the procedure.
When to use this code
Use H59.212 when the provider documents an accidental puncture or laceration involving the left eye or adnexa caused by an ophthalmic procedure. This applies to operative, diagnostic, or other eye procedures when the complication is clearly described.
Code it only when the injury is identified as a procedure-related complication and the laterality is left. Check documentation if the note does not clearly state the site, timing, or relationship to the procedure.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for pre-existing eye trauma, disease, or a right-sided or unspecified injury. Do not use it when the record does not link the puncture or laceration to an ophthalmic procedure.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the exact procedural complication wording before assigning H59.212.