Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland

This code signifies a chronic condition characterized by insufficient tear production or poor tear quality affecting the right lacrimal gland, leading to ocular surface irritation and discomfort. It represents a specific type of dry eye syndrome where the primary etiology is attributed to dysfunction of the right lacrimal gland.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates dry eye syndrome specifically affecting the right eye, with the lacrimal gland identified as the source of the issue. This is appropriate for diagnoses such as "right lacrimal gland hyposecretion" or "dry eye secondary to right lacrimal gland atrophy."

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "right" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from other forms of dry eye, such as those due to meibomian gland dysfunction or environmental factors, which have different codes.
• Look for documentation of diagnostic tests like Schirmer's test or tear break-up time (TBUT) results, especially if they point to an aqueous deficiency from the lacrimal gland.