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H04.002

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Unspecified dacryoadenitis, left 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 left side of the eye, causing swelling, pain, or excessive tearing.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented as left to distinguish from right-sided disease
  • •Consider underlying causes such as infection or autoimmune conditions in clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.00Unspecified dacryoadenitis└H04.002Unspecified dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland
└H04.002Unspecified dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland

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