ICD-10/H04.16

H04.16 ICD 2026 Code: Lacrimal gland dislocation

H04.16 is the authoritative medical code for Lacrimal gland dislocation. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for lacrimal gland dislocation (ICD-10-CM H04.16), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Lacrimal gland dislocation is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H04.16. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital malformations of lacrimal system Q10.4-Q10.6. Excludes2 (not included here): open wound of eyelid S01.1-; superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H04.16 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • congenital malformations of lacrimal system Q10.4-Q10.6

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • open wound of eyelid S01.1-
  • superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H04.16 be billed directly?

No. H04.16 (Lacrimal gland dislocation) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with H04.16?

Per Excludes1 instructions, H04.16 must not be reported with: congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6).

Can H04.16 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, H04.16 and the following may both be reported when both are present: open wound of eyelid (S01.1-); superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-).

Codes in This Family (4)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as H04.16, with their registry titles.

  • H04.161 — Lacrimal gland dislocation, right lacrimal gland
  • H04.162 — Lacrimal gland dislocation, left lacrimal gland
  • H04.163 — Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands
  • H04.169 — Lacrimal gland dislocation, unspecified lacrimal gland

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