H04.163
BillableLacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The tear glands on both sides of the eyes have shifted from their normal positions.
Coding Tips
- •Bilateral dislocation is less common than unilateral; verify documentation confirms involvement of both eyes
- •Consider systemic conditions or trauma affecting both eyes when this code is assigned
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.1Other disorders of lacrimal gland└H04.16Lacrimal gland dislocation└H04.163Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands
└H04.163Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands