Acute dacryoadenitis, unspecified lacrimal gland

This code signifies an acute inflammatory process affecting a lacrimal gland, characterized by sudden onset of pain, swelling, and redness in the area of the affected gland. It indicates that the specific lacrimal gland involved (e.g., palpebral, orbital) is not documented.

Apply this code when documentation confirms acute inflammation of a lacrimal gland, but the physician's notes do not specify which gland is affected. This is appropriate for initial presentations of dacryoadenitis where laterality or specific gland involvement is not yet determined or recorded.

• Only use this code when the specific lacrimal gland is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• Avoid using this code if documentation specifies laterality (e.g., right, left) or a particular gland (e.g., palpebral).
• Review the medical record for any further clarification on the affected gland before defaulting to "unspecified."