H04.812
BillableGranuloma 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 benign inflammatory nodule or mass in the tear drainage system on the left side, often resulting from chronic inflammation or infection.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure left-sided location is clearly documented in the medical record
- •Note the underlying cause of granuloma formation if documented (sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, etc.)
Code Hierarchy
└H04Disorders of lacrimal system└H04.8Other disorders of lacrimal system└H04.81Granuloma of lacrimal passages└H04.812Granuloma of left lacrimal passage
└H04.812Granuloma of left lacrimal passage