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H04.521

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Eversion of right lacrimal punctum

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

What This Code Means

The tear drainage opening (punctum) on the right eye turns outward, preventing proper tear drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Eversion is often caused by aging, inflammation, or trauma; document the underlying cause if present
  • •This condition typically causes excessive tearing and may require surgical correction

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.5Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages└H04.52Eversion of lacrimal punctum└H04.521Eversion of right lacrimal punctum
└H04.521Eversion of right lacrimal punctum

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