Question 1

Is H04 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H04 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H04 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H04 represents Disorders of lacrimal system. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H04 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H04 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H04?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H04 is section:H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from H04?

Accepted Answer

Code H04 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6). These conditions cannot be coded together with H04 as they represent different diagnoses.

H042026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes213Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is H04 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H04 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H04 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H04?

What conditions are excluded from H04?