Is H04.31 a billable code?
No. H04.31 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H04.31: Phlegmonous dacryocystitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H04.31 groups related diagnoses under phlegmonous dacryocystitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H04.31
- H04.311Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of right lacrimal passage
- H04.312Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of left lacrimal passage
- H04.313Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of bilateral lacrimal passages
- H04.319Phlegmonous dacryocystitis of unspecified lacrimal passage
Other codes in H04.3 Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages
H04.31 questions
What does H04.31 mean?
H04.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Phlegmonous dacryocystitis. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.