ICD-10 Code H04.139 – Lacrimal cyst, unspecified lacrimal gland (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H04.139 – Lacrimal cyst, unspecified lacrimal gland
What it is
H04.139 identifies a cyst in the lacrimal gland when the side is not specified. Use it for a documented lacrimal gland cyst without more detail on laterality or cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, a lacrimal gland cyst may present as a painless swelling in the upper outer eyelid or orbit, sometimes with fullness or displacement of the eye.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents a lacrimal cyst involving the lacrimal gland and does not specify right or left. It fits imaging or exam findings that confirm a cystic lesion in that gland. If the record names a different lacrimal disorder, choose the more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use it for lacrimal duct obstruction, infection, or nonspecific eyelid swelling. Check documentation if the lesion is elsewhere in the orbit or if laterality is actually recorded.
Coding tip
Before assigning H04.139, verify that the note says lacrimal gland cyst and that no laterality or alternate diagnosis is available.