H59.81 – Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H59.81

Code: H59.81 (claims format: H5981)
Description: Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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 › H59.8

Billable codes under H59.81

H59.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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-)

Index terms for H59.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H59.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H59.81?

H59.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment, in the block H59 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)).

Is H59.81 a billable code?

No. H59.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H59.81 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.