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H04.012

Billable

Acute dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland

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

What This Code Means

Sudden inflammation of the tear-producing gland in the left eye only.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left eye; use H04.011 for right eye or H04.013 for bilateral involvement
  • •Document the laterality clearly in the medical record to ensure accurate code selection

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.01Acute dacryoadenitis└H04.012Acute dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland
└H04.012Acute dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland

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