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.
Official description
H59Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H59 sits
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Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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Section
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)
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Category H59
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
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Code H59
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
Codes under H59
H59 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
H59.0Disorders of the eye following cataract surgeryH59.1Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating a procedureH59.2Accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during a procedureH59.3Postprocedural hemorrhage, hematoma, and seroma of eye and adnexa following a procedureH59.4Inflammation (infection) of postprocedural blebH59.8Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classifiedNotes 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.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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.