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H04.001

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Unspecified dacryoadenitis, right lacrimal gland

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the tear gland (lacrimal gland) on the right side of the eye, causing swelling, pain, or excessive tearing.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify laterality (right) to differentiate from left-sided involvement
  • •Document whether this is acute or chronic inflammation to guide treatment decisions

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.00Unspecified dacryoadenitis└H04.001Unspecified dacryoadenitis, right lacrimal gland
└H04.001Unspecified dacryoadenitis, right lacrimal gland

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