ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for lacrimal gland primary atrophy
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Atrophy, atrophic (of) › lacrimal gland (primary)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding lacrimal gland primary atrophy
The ICD-10-CM code for lacrimal gland primary atrophy is H04.14 (Primary lacrimal gland atrophy). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H04.14.
Within H04.1 (other disorders of lacrimal gland), H04.14 is specifically for primary lacrimal gland atrophy. Related codes cover Dacryops (H04.11), dry eye syndrome (H04.12), lacrimal cyst (H04.13), 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: H04.141 (right lacrimal gland), H04.142 (left lacrimal gland), H04.143 (bilateral lacrimal glands) and H04.149 (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.
More specific lacrimal gland primary atrophy codes (official index)
- secondary H04.15 — Secondary lacrimal gland atrophy
Common questions about lacrimal gland primary atrophy ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for lacrimal gland primary atrophy?
- H04.14 — Primary lacrimal gland atrophy (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: H04.15.
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary lacrimal gland primary atrophy?
- H04.15 — Secondary lacrimal gland atrophy (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is H04.14 billable?
- No. H04.14 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.