Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

This code signifies a diagnosis of dry eye syndrome specifically affecting the left lacrimal gland. This condition involves insufficient tear production or poor tear quality from the left lacrimal gland, leading to ocular surface dryness, irritation, and discomfort.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates dry eye syndrome localized to the left lacrimal gland. This typically applies to patients presenting with symptoms such as burning, stinging, foreign body sensation, or blurred vision in the left eye, and clinical examination confirms lacrimal gland dysfunction as the cause of their dry eye.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "left" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from general dry eye (H04.129) or dry eye affecting the right lacrimal gland (H04.121).
• Consider co-reporting with codes for underlying systemic conditions if applicable, such as Sjögren's syndrome.