2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H04.19Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H00-H05›H04

ICD-10-CM H04.19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H04.19 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified disorders of lacrimal gland. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as benign lymphoepithelial lesion of lacrimal gland. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease and Oculofacial plastics and orbital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H04.19
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland
Short Description
Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H04.1
Other disorders of lacrimal gland

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
CategoryH04Disorders of lacrimal system
This CodeH04.19Other specified disorders of lacrimal gland

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Benign lymphoepithelial lesion of lacrimal gland
  • Bilateral lacrimal gland enlargement
  • Disorder of lacrimal gland
  • Disorder of lacrimal gland due to Sjögren syndrome
  • Enlargement of lacrimal gland
  • Enlargement of left lacrimal gland
  • Enlargement of right lacrimal gland
  • Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia of lacrimal gland

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H04.19: its own notes plus those printed at H04, block H00-H05, and Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From H04 Disorders of lacrimal system applies to 120 codes
  • congenital malformations of lacrimal system (Q10.4-Q10.6)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit applies to 574 codes
From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR EYE008
Oculofacial plastics and orbital conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Patient EducationClinical

Tears

You may only think of tears as those salty drops that fall from your eyes when you cry. Actually, your tears clean your eyes every time you blink. Tears also keep your eyes moist, which is important for your vision.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert H04.19 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
375.89 Lacrimal syst dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H04.19Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified disorders of lacrimal gland?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of lacrimal gland is H04.19 (sometimes written as H0419). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H04.19 (Other disorders of lacrimal gland) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified disorders of lacrimal gland on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H04.19 group to?

When other specified disorders of lacrimal gland is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H04.19?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified disorders of lacrimal gland converts to ICD-9-CM 375.89 (lacrimal syst dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.