H04.411
BillableChronic 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 long-standing infection and inflammation of the tear drainage sac (lacrimal sac) on the right side that persists over time, often causing recurrent symptoms.
Coding Tips
- •Chronic dacryocystitis often results from chronic obstruction; document any underlying obstruction if present
- •Right-sided specification must be confirmed in documentation; chronic conditions may have multiple exacerbations to track
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.41Chronic dacryocystitis└H04.411Chronic dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage
└H04.411Chronic dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage