2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H59.88Other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H59›H59

ICD-10-CM H59.88
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H59.88 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 919 through 921. Coders also document this condition as left posterior lens capsule tear during surgery. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Postprocedural or postoperative eye complication.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H59.88
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Oth intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, NEC
Parent Code
H59.8
Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH59Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
CategoryH59Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified
This CodeH59.88Other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Left posterior lens capsule tear during surgery
  • Right posterior lens capsule tear during surgery
  • Rupture of lens capsule
  • Rupture of posterior lens capsule as intraoperative complication

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Complication(s) (from) (of)
      • intraoperative (intraprocedural)
        • specified NEC
          • eye and adnexa

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE011
Postprocedural or postoperative eye complication
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Convert H59.88 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
997.99 Surg compl-body syst NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H59.88Overview

Is H59.88 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H59.88 group to?

When other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 919, 920, 921, with relative weights from 0.6884 to 1.8308 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H59.88?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other intraoperative complications of eye and adnexa, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 997.99 (surg compl-body syst NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.