2025 ICD-10-CM code H59
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified 7 Feed
Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified.
Medical necessity must be established by demonstrating that the complication or disorder is a direct result of the procedure and requires further intervention or management.
The clinician is responsible for documenting the specific complication or disorder,the procedure that caused it, and the impact on the patient's vision and overall health.
In simple words: This code is used when there are problems with the eye or surrounding tissues during or after a medical procedure, that aren't covered by a more specific code.
This code encompasses complications and disorders of the eye and adnexa that arise during or after a surgical procedure or other medical intervention, and are not classified elsewhere in the ICD-10-CM.
Example 1: A patient develops excessive bleeding (intraoperative hemorrhage) during cataract surgery., A patient experiences persistent inflammation of the cornea (postoperative keratitis) following refractive surgery., A patient develops double vision (diplopia) after strabismus surgery.
Documentation should clearly link the complication to the procedure, describe the specific nature of the problem, and include details about its severity, treatment, and prognosis.Operative reports, clinical notes, and diagnostic imaging studies can be used to support the diagnosis.
** This code requires a fourth digit to specify the type of complication or disorder.Refer to the ICD-10-CM manual for a complete list of valid subcategories under H59.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Ambulatory Surgical Center, Hospital Inpatient, Hospital Outpatient, Office