Is H04.42 a billable code?
No. H04.42 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
H04.42: Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H04.42 groups related diagnoses under chronic lacrimal canaliculitis. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H04.42
- H04.421Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of right lacrimal passage
- H04.422Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of left lacrimal passage
- H04.423Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages
- H04.429Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis of unspecified lacrimal passage
Other codes in H04.4 Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages
H04.42 questions
What does H04.42 mean?
H04.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis. 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.