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H04.229

Billable

Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, unspecified side

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

What This Code Means

Excessive tearing due to blocked or inadequate tear drainage, but the specific side is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a less specific code; clarify laterality in the medical record when possible
  • •Document whether the drainage problem is right, left, or bilateral for more accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.2Epiphora└H04.22Epiphora due to insufficient drainage└H04.229Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, unspecified side
└H04.229Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, unspecified side

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