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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for dry eye syndrome

H04.12

Dry eye syndrome

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding dry eye syndrome

The ICD-10-CM code for dry eye syndrome is H04.12 (Dry eye syndrome).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H04.121 (of right lacrimal gland), H04.122 (of left lacrimal gland), H04.123 (of bilateral lacrimal glands) and H04.129 (of 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 dry eye syndrome ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for dry eye syndrome?

H04.12 — Dry eye syndrome (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H04.12 billable?

No. H04.12 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.