ICD-10 Code H04.19 – Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H04.19 – Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland
What it is
H04.19 identifies a lacrimal gland disorder that is documented but does not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM category. Use it for other specified gland conditions affecting tear production or gland structure when the record gives limited detail.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have dry eye complaints, swelling near the outer upper eyelid, discomfort, or tearing changes, depending on the underlying lacrimal gland problem.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a specific lacrimal gland disorder that is not named elsewhere in ICD-10-CM. It is appropriate when the note clearly supports a lacrimal gland condition, but the exact diagnosis is not more specifically classified.
If the chart only says “lacrimal gland disorder” without further detail, check documentation before coding. Do not substitute this code for nonspecific eye symptoms alone.
Do not use for
Do not use H04.19 for general dry eye, tear duct disorders, or lacrimal drainage obstruction. If the problem is better described by another eye or adnexal code, choose that code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider names the lacrimal gland as the affected structure; otherwise, query for clarification.