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ICD-10 Code H59.119: Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
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7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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H59Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified (H59)
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H59Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
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H59.1Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating a procedure
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H59.11Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure
currentH59.11
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
OphthalmologistHematologist
Related codes
H59.111Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of right eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedurecodeH59.112Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of left eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedurecodeH59.113Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure, bilateralcode
Sibling codes
H59.111Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of right eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedurebillableH59.112Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of left eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedurebillableH59.113Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure, bilateralbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 72126high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72125high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 72127high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, CERVICAL SPINE; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70460high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70450high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 70470high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, HEAD OR BRAIN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Intraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of unspecified eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedureIntraoperative hemorrhage and hematoma of eye and adnexa complicating an ophthalmic procedure
Frequently asked questions
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