ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H04.5
Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H04.5
congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct (Q10.5)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H04.5 (Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages)
ICD-10-CM code H04.5 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 H04.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H04.5 - Stenosis and insufficiency 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 Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages.