ICD-10 Code H59.319 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of unspecified eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.319 – Postprocedural hemorrhage of unspecified eye and adnexa following an ophthalmic procedure
What it is
This code identifies bleeding involving the eye or nearby adnexa after an ophthalmic procedure when the exact site is not specified. Use it when documentation states postprocedural hemorrhage but does not name a more precise eye structure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include postoperative ocular bleeding, blood in the anterior chamber or surrounding tissues, or noted hemorrhage after eye surgery.
When to use this code
Use H59.319 when the provider documents hemorrhage as a complication of an ophthalmic procedure and the affected eye/adnexal site is unspecified. It is appropriate for postoperative notes, discharge summaries, or operative complications that clearly link bleeding to the eye procedure. Check documentation if the record also identifies a more specific postprocedural eye complication.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for spontaneous ocular bleeding, trauma-related hemorrhage, or hemorrhage unrelated to a procedure. If the record specifies a different eye structure or a non-hemorrhagic postoperative complication, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the hemorrhage is documented as postprocedural and linked to an ophthalmic procedure before assigning H59.319.