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H04.432

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Chronic lacrimal mucocele of left lacrimal passage

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

What This Code Means

A fluid-filled sac or cyst in the tear drainage system of the left eye, causing swelling, tearing, or discharge.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether mucocele is causing symptoms or complications requiring intervention
  • •Verify left eye is specifically documented; do not assume from clinical presentation alone

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.43Chronic lacrimal mucocele└H04.432Chronic lacrimal mucocele of left lacrimal passage
└H04.432Chronic lacrimal mucocele of left lacrimal passage

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