Intraop hemor/hemtom of unsp eye and adnexa comp oth proc

This code signifies the occurrence of bleeding or a collection of blood within or around the eye during a surgical procedure other than cataract surgery. This complication arises acutely during the operative period, impacting the ocular structures or surrounding adnexa.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an intraoperative hemorrhage or hematoma affecting an unspecified eye or its adnexa, and the primary procedure performed was not cataract removal. This code is appropriate for complications arising during non-cataract ocular or periocular surgeries, such as glaucoma procedures, retinal repairs, or orbital explorations.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the primary surgical procedure performed.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "intraoperative" and clearly identifies the hemorrhage/hematoma as a complication of the procedure.
• Do not use this code if the hemorrhage/hematoma occurred postoperatively; consider codes from the H59.2- series for postoperative complications.