H04.22

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Epiphora due to insufficient drainage

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)
H04Disorders of lacrimal system
H04.2Epiphora
H04.22Epiphora due to insufficient drainage
H04.221Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, right side
H04.222Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, left side
H04.223Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
H04.229Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, unspecified side

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H04.22:

categoryH04
Disorders of lacrimal system
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blockH00-H05
Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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Epiphora1 unique routes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

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