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H04.321

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Acute 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

An acute infection and inflammation of the tear drainage sac (lacrimal sac) on the right side, causing pain, swelling, and discharge.

Coding Tips

  • •Acute dacryocystitis is less severe than phlegmonous; ensure correct distinction based on clinical presentation documented
  • •Right side specification requires confirmation in documentation; verify laterality before coding

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.32Acute dacryocystitis└H04.321Acute dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage
└H04.321Acute dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage

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