H04.4

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
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Official Description

Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages

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
H04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages
H04.41Chronic dacryocystitis
H04.42Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis
H04.43Chronic lacrimal mucocele

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H04.4:

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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2026

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