H04.339
BillableAcute lacrimal canaliculitis of unspecified 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 canal, but the specific side (left, right, or both) is not specified in the medical record.
Coding Tips
- •Query provider for laterality information when possible; this unspecified code is less preferred for billing accuracy
- •Document the anatomical location (canaliculus vs. sac) to ensure correct code selection
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.33Acute lacrimal canaliculitis└H04.339Acute lacrimal canaliculitis of unspecified lacrimal passage
└H04.339Acute lacrimal canaliculitis of unspecified lacrimal passage