H59.211 – Accidental puncture and laceration of right eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H59.211
Code
H59.211 (claims format: H59211)
Description
Accidental puncture and laceration of right eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure
Short description
Acc pnctr & lac of right eye and adnexa during an opth proc
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block
H59 Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)
Parent codes
H59 › H59.2 › H59.21

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

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

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • 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-)

Related codes in H59.21

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H59.211?

H59.211 is the ICD-10-CM code for accidental puncture and laceration of right eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure, in the block H59 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)).

Is H59.211 a billable code?

Yes. H59.211 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H59.211 belong to?

It belongs to category H59 – Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.