Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H04.163 is the diagnosis code for Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands. This code falls under the section "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H04.163 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H04.163 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H04.163 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H04.163 is H04.16 ("Lacrimal gland dislocation"). H04.163 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H04.163 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H04.163 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H04.163 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Lacrimal gland dislocation, bilateral lacrimal glands is H04.163.
Yes, H04.163 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H04.163 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H04.163 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.