H04.423 – Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H04.423

Code: H04.423 (claims format: H04423)
Description: Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages
Short description: Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bi lacrimal passages
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › H04.4 › H04.42

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 H04.42

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H04.423?

H04.423 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages, in the block H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit).

Is H04.423 a billable code?

Yes. H04.423 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H04.423 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.