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H04.152

Billable

Secondary 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 caused by another disease or condition affecting the gland.

Coding Tips

  • •Always attempt to identify the underlying etiology and code it as well
  • •Common causes include Sjögren's syndrome, sarcoidosis, or previous radiation therapy

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.1Other disorders of lacrimal gland└H04.15Secondary lacrimal gland atrophy└H04.152Secondary lacrimal gland atrophy, left lacrimal gland
└H04.152Secondary lacrimal gland atrophy, left lacrimal gland

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