H06.0: Disorders of lacrimal system in diseases classified elsewhere
You have a disorder of the lacrimal gland and the tear ducts.
The lacrimal gland is above the outer corner of the eye. The lacrimal gland produces the tear fluid for the eye. The film of fluid (tear film) on the eye, together with the conjunctiva and the eyelids, protects the eye from external influences. 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. The disorder may be caused by pathogens.
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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