H04 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of lacrimal system
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H04Disorders of lacrimal system
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H04 sits
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Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)
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Category H04
Disorders of lacrimal system
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Code H04
Disorders of lacrimal system
Codes under H04
H04 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
H04.0DacryoadenitisH04.1Other disorders of lacrimal glandH04.2EpiphoraH04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passagesH04.4Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passagesH04.5Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passagesH04.6Other changes of lacrimal passagesH04.8Other disorders of lacrimal systemH04.9Disorder of lacrimal system, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H04.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H04.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H04.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H04.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H04 mean?
H04 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of lacrimal system.”
Is H04 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H04 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H04 located in ICD-10-CM?
H04 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05) (H00–H05), under category H04, Disorders of lacrimal system.
What coding notes are listed for H04?
No inclusion terms are listed for H04 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6). No Excludes2 note is listed.