ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H04.53
Neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H04.53
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct (Q10.5)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H04.53 (Neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct)
ICD-10-CM code H04.53 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 H04.53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H04.53 - Neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct. 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 Neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct.