H04.3
Non-billableAcute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages
H04.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H04.30 for billing.
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •neonatal dacryocystitis (P39.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H04.3?
- H04.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H04.3 a billable code?
- No — H04.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H04.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H04.3?
- H04.3 has 4 more specific child codes, including H04.30, H04.31, H04.32.
- What is excluded from H04.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): neonatal dacryocystitis (P39.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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