H04.5: Stenosis and insufficiency of lacrimal passages
The tear fluid from your eye is unable to flow down to your nose properly.
Tear fluid flows out of the eye via the tear ducts. The tear ducts begin in the inner edge of the upper and lower eyelids. In both places there is a small opening that opens into a narrow channel. The channels join and carry the tear fluid to the inside of the nose.
There are different reasons why the tear fluid is unable to flow away properly. For example, the tear ducts may be constricted or blocked, for example. It is possible, too, that the opening for the tear ducts in the inner edge of your eyelid is not in its proper position in the eye. The tear fluid may then not flow in. If the tear fluid does not drain properly it can make the eye water constantly.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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