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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for punctum lacrimale eversion

H04.52

Eversion of lacrimal punctum

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Eversion › punctum lacrimale (postinfectional) (senile)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding punctum lacrimale eversion

The ICD-10-CM code for punctum lacrimale eversion is H04.52 (Eversion of lacrimal punctum).

Within H04.5 (stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages), H04.52 is specifically for Eversion of lacrimal punctum. Related codes cover Dacryolith (H04.51), neonatal obstruction of nasolacrimal duct (H04.53), stenosis of lacrimal canaliculi (H04.54), acquired stenosis of nasolacrimal duct (H04.55), stenosis of lacrimal punctum (H04.56) and stenosis of lacrimal sac (H04.57).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H04.521 (punctum), H04.522 (punctum), H04.523 (punctum) and H04.529 (punctum).

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 punctum lacrimale eversion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for punctum lacrimale eversion?

H04.52 — Eversion of lacrimal punctum (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H04.52 billable?

No. H04.52 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.