ICD-10 Code H59.31 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.31 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
Use this code for bleeding in the eye or nearby adnexa that occurs after an ophthalmic procedure. It identifies a postprocedural complication rather than the procedure itself.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include visible ocular bleeding, blood in the anterior chamber, or postoperative hemorrhage noted on exam. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Assign H59.31 when the provider documents hemorrhage as a complication after eye surgery or another ophthalmic procedure. Use it when the record links the bleeding to the procedure, not to trauma or a preexisting eye disorder. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonprocedural eye bleeding, traumatic hemorrhage, or unspecified postoperative eye pain. If the note does not state a postprocedural hemorrhage, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code the complication only when the record clearly states it followed the ophthalmic procedure.