H04.312
BillablePhlegmonous dacryocystitis of left 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 of the tear drainage system (lacrimal sac) on the left side of the face, characterized by inflammation and pus formation.
Coding Tips
- •Phlegmonous indicates a spreading, suppurative inflammation - ensure this distinction from simple dacryocystitis is documented
- •Laterality is specified as left; verify documentation confirms left eye involvement to avoid coding errors
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.31Phlegmonous dacryocystitis└H04.312Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage
└H04.312Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage