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H04.311

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Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage

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

What This Code Means

A severe, spreading infection and inflammation of the tear drainage sac on the right side, characterized by pus formation.

Coding Tips

  • •Phlegmonous dacryocystitis indicates a more severe, purulent infection compared to unspecified dacryocystitis
  • •This condition may require more aggressive treatment; document presence of abscess or systemic signs if present

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.31Phlegmonous dacryocystitis└H04.311Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage
└H04.311Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage

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