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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for chronic dacryocystitis

H04.41

Chronic dacryocystitis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dacryocystitis › chronic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding chronic dacryocystitis

The ICD-10-CM code for chronic dacryocystitis is H04.41 (Chronic dacryocystitis).

Within H04.4 (chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages), H04.41 is specifically for chronic dacryocystitis. Related codes cover lacrimal canaliculitis (H04.42) and lacrimal mucocele (H04.43).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H04.411 (of right lacrimal passage), H04.412 (of left lacrimal passage), H04.413 (of bilateral lacrimal passages) and H04.419 (of unspecified lacrimal passage).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about chronic dacryocystitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic dacryocystitis?

H04.41 — Chronic dacryocystitis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H04.41 billable?

No. H04.41 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.