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H04.423

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Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages

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 channels (canaliculi) affecting both eyes, causing persistent tearing and discharge in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bilateral involvement is documented; if unilateral, use H04.421 or H04.422
  • •Consider whether condition is primary or secondary to other lacrimal system disease

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.42Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis└H04.423Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages
└H04.423Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages

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