Acc pnctr & lac of eye and adnexa during an opth proc, bi

This code signifies an unintended injury to the eye or its surrounding structures, such as the eyelids, lacrimal system, or orbit, that occurs during an ophthalmic surgical or diagnostic procedure. The injury involves both eyes and is characterized by a puncture or laceration.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an iatrogenic puncture or laceration of both eyes or adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure. This typically occurs as a complication of surgery, injection, or other invasive eye-related interventions. The medical record must specify the accidental nature of the injury and its bilateral involvement.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "bilateral" involvement; otherwise, use the appropriate unilateral code.
• Always sequence this code after the primary procedure code and any other relevant complication codes.
• Distinguish from H59.22- (accidental puncture and laceration of eye and adnexa during other medical or surgical care) which applies to non-ophthalmic procedures.