H04

Non-billable

Disorders of lacrimal system

H04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of lacrimal system. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H04.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

You may only think of tears as those salty drops that fall from your eyes when you cry. Actually, your tears clean your eyes every time you blink. Tears also keep your eyes moist, which is important for your vision. Tear glands produce tears, and tear ducts carry the tears from the glands to the surface of your eye. Problems with the tear system can include too many tears, too few tears, or problems with the tear…

Read more about Tears at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H04?
H04 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of lacrimal system". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H04 a billable code?
No — H04 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H04.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H04?
H04 has 9 more specific child codes, including H04.0, H04.1, H04.2.
What is excluded from H04?
Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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