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H04.023

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Chronic dacryoadenitis, bilateral 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 glands affecting both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm bilateral involvement and chronic duration are both documented
  • •This code represents the chronic form; use H04.013 if the condition is acute instead

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.02Chronic dacryoadenitis└H04.023Chronic dacryoadenitis, bilateral lacrimal gland
└H04.023Chronic dacryoadenitis, bilateral lacrimal gland

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