Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H04.531 is the diagnosis code for Neonatal obstruction of right nasolacrimal duct. 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 H04.531 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H04.531 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H04.531 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neonatal obstruction of right nasolacrimal duct". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H04.531 is H04.53 ("Neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct"). H04.531 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H04.531 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H04.531 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use H04.531 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neonatal obstruction of right nasolacrimal duct" 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 Neonatal obstruction of right nasolacrimal duct is H04.531.
Yes, H04.531 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H04.531 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H04.531 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.