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H04.309

Billable

Unspecified dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the tear drainage sac, but the specific side is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific dacryocystitis code; attempt to determine laterality from clinical notes
  • •Clarify whether the condition is right, left, or bilateral for more accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.30Unspecified dacryocystitis└H04.309Unspecified dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage
└H04.309Unspecified dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage

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