Acute lacrimal canaliculitis of bilateral lacrimal passages

This code signifies an acute inflammation of the tear drainage ducts (canaliculi) affecting both eyes. This condition typically presents with redness, swelling, pain, and discharge from the inner corner of the eye, indicating an active infection or inflammatory process.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an acute inflammation of the lacrimal canaliculi in both the right and left eyes. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing symptoms like epiphora, tenderness, and purulent discharge, along with a diagnosis of bilateral acute canaliculitis.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "acute" and "bilateral" to support this specific code.
• Differentiate from chronic canaliculitis (H04.32-) or unspecified canaliculitis (H04.30-).
• Consider additional codes for any underlying infectious agents, if identified and documented.