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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for lacrimal gland dislocation

H04.16

Lacrimal gland dislocation

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dislocation (articular) › lacrimal gland”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding lacrimal gland dislocation

The ICD-10-CM code for lacrimal gland dislocation is H04.16 (Lacrimal gland dislocation).

Within H04.1 (other disorders of lacrimal gland), H04.16 is specifically for lacrimal gland dislocation. Related codes cover Dacryops (H04.11), dry eye syndrome (H04.12), lacrimal cyst (H04.13), primary lacrimal gland atrophy (H04.14), secondary lacrimal gland atrophy (H04.15) and other specified disorders of lacrimal gland (H04.19).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H04.161 (right lacrimal gland), H04.162 (left lacrimal gland), H04.163 (bilateral lacrimal glands) and H04.169 (unspecified lacrimal gland).

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 lacrimal gland dislocation ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for lacrimal gland dislocation?

H04.16 — Lacrimal gland dislocation (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H04.16 billable?

No. H04.16 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.