H04.3

Non-billable (Header)

Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Excludes1

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Cannot be coded with H04.3

  • neonatal dacryocystitis (P39.1)

Excludes1

inherited from H04

Rules from parent category H04: Disorders of lacrimal system

  • congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6)

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Code Information

CodeH04.3
BillableNo — Header code
ParentH04
CategoryDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Excludes12 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)