H04.121
BillableDry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the right tear gland does not produce adequate tears, leading to dry eye symptoms on that side.
Coding Tips
- •Dry eye syndrome from lacrimal gland insufficiency differs from other dry eye causes
- •Ensure documentation specifies the right gland is the source of the problem
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.1Other disorders of lacrimal gland└H04.12Dry eye syndrome└H04.121Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
└H04.121Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland