ICD-10 Code H59.222 – Accidental puncture and laceration of left eye and adnexa during other procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.222 – Accidental puncture and laceration of left eye and adnexa during other procedure
What it is
This code reports an accidental puncture or laceration involving the left eye or nearby adnexal structures that occurs during another 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. You may see an intraoperative or postoperative eye injury noted by the surgeon, with mention of a puncture, cut, or similar trauma to the left eye or adnexa.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states that a procedure caused an accidental puncture or laceration of the left eye or adnexa. It fits complication reporting after surgery or another intervention, even if the injury is discovered during the same encounter. Confirm laterality and that the event was accidental.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for intentional surgical incision, routine postoperative pain, or eye trauma unrelated to a procedure. Check documentation if the record does not specify the left side or does not identify a procedural cause.
Coding tip
Verify the operative note and complication statement; if the injury is not explicitly linked to the procedure, check documentation before assigning H59.222.