ICD-10 Code H59.3 – Postprocedural hemorrhage, hematoma, and seroma of eye and adnexa following a procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.3 – Postprocedural hemorrhage, hematoma, and seroma of eye and adnexa following a procedure
What it is
H59.3 identifies bleeding, hematoma, or seroma involving the eye or adnexa that occurs after a procedure. Use it when the complication is documented as postprocedural and affects ocular structures.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the record may note postoperative swelling, localized bruising, fluid collection, or bleeding in the operative area of the eye or surrounding adnexa.
When to use this code
Use H59.3 when the provider documents a postoperative hemorrhage, hematoma, or seroma as a complication of an eye or adnexal procedure. It fits cases such as after cataract surgery, eyelid surgery, or other ocular operations when the complication is clearly linked to the procedure.
Choose this code only when the complication is specifically identified as postprocedural. If the note describes a routine postoperative finding without a complication, check documentation before assigning H59.3.
Do not use for
Do not use H59.3 for trauma-related eye bleeding or for hemorrhage unrelated to a procedure. Do not code it when the chart does not clearly connect the finding to a prior operation.
Coding tip
Verify the operative note and postoperative assessment so you can link the complication to the correct procedure and avoid coding nonspecific eye swelling or bruising as H59.3.