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H04.433

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Chronic lacrimal mucocele of bilateral lacrimal passages

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

What This Code Means

Fluid-filled sacs or cysts in the tear drainage systems of both eyes, causing swelling, tearing, or discharge in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral coding requires explicit documentation of involvement in both eyes
  • •Consider whether mucoceles are congenital or acquired; this may affect treatment planning

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages└H04.43Chronic lacrimal mucocele└H04.433Chronic lacrimal mucocele of bilateral lacrimal passages
└H04.433Chronic lacrimal mucocele of bilateral lacrimal passages

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