ICD-10 Code H04.023 – Chronic dacryoadenitis, bilateral lacrimal gland (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H04.023 – Chronic dacryoadenitis, bilateral lacrimal gland
What it is
H04.023 identifies long-standing inflammation of both lacrimal glands, the glands that produce tears. Use it when documentation clearly states chronic dacryoadenitis affecting both sides.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include persistent swelling or tenderness in the upper outer eyelids, tear gland enlargement, or dry-eye complaints. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents chronic dacryoadenitis and specifies bilateral lacrimal gland involvement. It also fits follow-up visits for an established bilateral chronic condition, if no different diagnosis is recorded.
Do not use for
Do not use it for acute dacryoadenitis, unspecified laterality, or other lacrimal gland disorders. Check documentation if the note only says “lacrimal gland inflammation” without chronicity or bilateral detail.
Coding tip
Confirm both chronicity and laterality in the assessment before assigning H04.023.