H59.88 – Other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

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 H59.88

Code: H59.88 (claims format: H5988)
Description: Other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Oth intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, NEC
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 › H59.8

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 H59.88

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

Complication, intraoperative, specified NEC, eye and adnexa

Related codes in H59.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H59.88?

H59.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified, in the block H59 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)).

Is H59.88 a billable code?

Yes. H59.88 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H59.88 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.