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H04.422

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Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of left lacrimal passage

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Long-term inflammation of the tear drainage channel (canaliculus) in the left eye, causing persistent tearing, discharge, or discomfort.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left eye involvement is explicitly documented; do not assume laterality
  • •Review for any associated dacryolith or obstruction that may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.42Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis└H04.422Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of left lacrimal passage
└H04.422Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of left lacrimal passage

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