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H04.142

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Primary lacrimal gland atrophy, left lacrimal gland

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

What This Code Means

Wasting or shrinking of the tear gland on the left side due to a primary disease process affecting the gland itself.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality documentation to ensure left side is specified
  • •Differentiate from secondary atrophy caused by external factors or other diseases

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.1Other disorders of lacrimal gland└H04.14Primary lacrimal gland atrophy└H04.142Primary lacrimal gland atrophy, left lacrimal gland
└H04.142Primary lacrimal gland atrophy, left lacrimal gland

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