2025 ICD-10-CM code Q10.4
Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatus. Congenital absence of punctum lacrimale.
The medical necessity for treatment related to Q10.4 depends on the severity of the condition and the associated symptoms.Treatment may be necessary to prevent complications such as chronic eye infections or to improve tear film function.
Diagnosis and management of this condition is typically handled by ophthalmologists and pediatricians.
- Q00-Q99: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Congenital malformations of eye, ear, face and neck (Q10-Q18)
In simple words: This code describes a birth defect where the tear ducts are missing or underdeveloped.
Absence and agenesis of lacrimal apparatus. Congenital absence of punctum lacrimale.
Example 1: A newborn infant is examined and found to have no visible tear duct opening on one eye., A child experiences chronic eye infections due to the lack of natural tear drainage., An adult is diagnosed with agenesis of the lacrimal apparatus after experiencing persistent dry eyes.
Clinical examination findings documenting the absence or underdevelopment of the lacrimal apparatus. Imaging studies may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
** This condition may be associated with other congenital anomalies.A thorough evaluation for other birth defects is recommended.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital