ICD-10 Code H04.8 – Other disorders of lacrimal system (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H04.8 – Other disorders of lacrimal system
What it is
H04.8 covers lacrimal system disorders that are not classified elsewhere. Use it when documentation names a tear-duct or tear-sac problem, but a more specific lacrimal code does not fit.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include tearing, discharge, swelling, or obstruction involving the lacrimal drainage system.
When to use this code
Use H04.8 when the clinician documents an unspecified or other lacrimal disorder and no more specific H04 code applies. It is appropriate for charted lacrimal abnormalities that are not better described by obstruction, inflammation, or congenital conditions. Check documentation for laterality and exact terminology.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when the record supports a more specific lacrimal diagnosis, such as dacryocystitis or obstruction. If the note only says “eye tearing” without a lacrimal disorder, check documentation.
Coding tip
Look for the exact lacrimal diagnosis in the assessment before defaulting to H04.8.