H04.56

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
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Official Description

Stenosis of lacrimal punctum

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
H04.5Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
H04.56Stenosis of lacrimal punctum
H04.561Stenosis of right lacrimal punctum
H04.562Stenosis of left lacrimal punctum
H04.563Stenosis of bilateral lacrimal punctum
H04.569Stenosis of unspecified lacrimal punctum

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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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