Skip to content

H04.339

Billable

Acute 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

Open H04.339 in the Interactive Encoder

See full code details, AI coding tips, HCC mappings, and related codes in our interactive encoder. Start your 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required.