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H04.559

Billable

Acquired stenosis of unspecified nasolacrimal duct

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

What This Code Means

A narrowing or blockage of the tear duct that drains tears into the nose when the specific side is not documented, which developed after birth.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when laterality is not specified in the medical documentation
  • •Attempt to clarify with the provider whether the condition is unilateral or bilateral

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.5Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages└H04.55Acquired stenosis of nasolacrimal duct└H04.559Acquired stenosis of unspecified nasolacrimal duct
└H04.559Acquired stenosis of unspecified nasolacrimal duct

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