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H04.209

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Unspecified epiphora, unspecified side

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

What This Code Means

Excessive tearing from the eye, but the specific side is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider to clarify which eye is affected for more accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.2Epiphora└H04.20Unspecified epiphora└H04.209Unspecified epiphora, unspecified side
└H04.209Unspecified epiphora, unspecified side

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