H04.123

H04.123

Billable

Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

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

What This Code Means

A condition where both tear glands do not produce adequate tears, resulting in dry eye symptoms affecting both eyes.

Coding Tips

•Bilateral dry eye syndrome indicates both glands are involved in tear deficiency
•Document whether this is primary lacrimal insufficiency or secondary to another condition

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system └H04.1Other disorders of lacrimal gland └H04.12Dry eye syndrome └H04.123Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

└H04.123Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands