U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H59 ICD-10-CM Code: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

H59

Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where H59 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 7

    Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

  2. 2

    Section

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)

  3. 3

    Category H59

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code H59

    Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

More specific choices

Codes under H59

H59 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

H59.0

Disorders of the eye following cataract surgery

H59.1

Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating a procedure

H59.2

Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during a procedure

H59.3

Postprocedural hemorrhage, hematoma, and seroma of eye and adnexa following a procedure

H59.4

Inflammation (infection) of postprocedural bleb

H59.8

Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H59.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H59.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H59.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • mechanical complication of intraocular lens (T85.2)
  • mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T85.3)
  • pseudophakia (Z96.1)
  • secondary cataracts (H26.4-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for H59.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H59 mean?

H59 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified.”

Is H59 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H59 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is H59 located in ICD-10-CM?

H59 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59) (H59–H59), under category H59, Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified.

What coding notes are listed for H59?

No inclusion terms are listed for H59 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: mechanical complication of intraocular lens (T85.2); mechanical complication of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts (T85.3); pseudophakia (Z96.1); secondary cataracts (H26.4-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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