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H04.022

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Chronic dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland

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

What This Code Means

Long-term inflammation of the tear-producing gland in the left eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the chronic nature of the condition is documented in the medical record
  • •Distinguish from acute dacryoadenitis (H04.012) based on duration and clinical presentation

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.02Chronic dacryoadenitis└H04.022Chronic dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland
└H04.022Chronic dacryoadenitis, left lacrimal gland

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