H04.3 – Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H04.3

Code: H04.3 (claims format: H043)
Description: Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block: H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
Parent codes: H04

Billable codes under H04.3

H04.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H04.30 – Unspecified dacryocystitisHeader (more codes below)
H04.31 – Phlegmonous dacryocystitisHeader (more codes below)
H04.32 – Acute dacryocystitisHeader (more codes below)
H04.33 – Acute lacrimal canaliculitisHeader (more codes below)

Notes for H04.3

Excludes1 (not coded here):

neonatal dacryocystitis (P39.1)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H04 – Disorders of lacrimal system

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Block H00-H05

Excludes2 (not included here):

open wound of eyelid (S01.1-)
superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-)

Related codes in H04

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, in the block H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit).

Is H04.3 a billable code?

No. H04.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H04.3 belong to?

It belongs to category H04 – Disorders of lacrimal system.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.