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H04.573

Billable

Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal sac

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 lacrimal sacs (tear drainage structures) on both sides of the face, affecting tear drainage bilaterally.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when stenosis is confirmed on both the right and left sides
  • •Document whether the condition is symmetrical or if one side is more severely affected

Code Hierarchy

└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.5Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages└H04.57Stenosis of lacrimal sac└H04.573Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal sac
└H04.573Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal sac

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