H04.032
BillableChronic enlargement of left lacrimal gland
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Persistent enlargement of the tear-producing gland in the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Document the chronic nature and enlargement of the lacrimal gland clearly
- •Distinguish from acute dacryoadenitis by confirming the condition is chronic enlargement rather than acute inflammation
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.0Dacryoadenitis└H04.03Chronic enlargement of lacrimal gland└H04.032Chronic enlargement of left lacrimal gland
└H04.032Chronic enlargement of left lacrimal gland