ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H04.3
Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H04.3
neonatal dacryocystitis (P39.1)
Acute dacryopericystitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H04.3 (Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages)
ICD-10-CM code H04.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H04.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H04.3 - Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages.