Lacrimal Fistula (ICD-9 #375.61) This congenital abnormality results from improper formation of the nasolacrimal drainage system, which arises along the line of the ectodermal cleft between the lateral nasal and maxillary processes of the developing embryo.
Management consists of either observation or surgical intervention as determined by the patient’s symptoms. Many patients with congenital lacrimal fistulas are asymptomatic and are carefully observed, with intervention only if developing symptoms of tearing or mucous discharge.
Congenital lacrimal fistulas, also known as lacrimal anlage ducts, are supernumerary lacrimal canaliculi that connect the skin to the common canaliculus or the lacrimal sac (Figure 1). These rare developmental abnormalities often lead to epiphora.
The external ostium of the fistula is most often found inferonasal to the medial canthal angle. Lacrimal fistulas have a histologic structure very similar to that of typically-developed canaliculi.
ICD-10-CM Code for Lacrimal fistula H04. 61.
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An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an abnormal connection that develops between the intestinal tract or stomach and the skin. As a result, contents of the stomach or intestines leak through to the skin.
44650 would refer to the closure of a fistula between loops of the small bowel or the small bowel and the colon, not a fistula between the stomach and the skin.
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Oro-Antral Fistula. An oro-antral fistula (OAF) is an epithelialized pathological unnatural communication between oral cavity and maxillary sinus. It develops when the oro-antral communication fails to close spontaneously, remains patent and gets epithelialized.
Enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), a special subset of enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), is defined as a communication between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the atmosphere. It is one of the most devastating complications of "damage control" laparotomy (DCL) and results in significant morbidity and mortality.
A gastropleural fistula is a pathological communication between the stomach and the pleural cavity.
Fistula of vagina to large intestine N82. 3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM N82. 3 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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Non-specific codes like H04.61 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for lacrimal fistula:
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code H04.61 are found in the index:
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Congenital lacrimal fistulas, also known as lacrimal anlage ducts, are supernumerary lacrimal canaliculi that connect the skin to the common canaliculus or the lacrimal sac ( Figure 1 ). These rare developmental abnormalities often lead to epiphora
Congenital lacrimal fistulas typically arise from the common canaliculus or the lacrimal sac. The external ostium of the fistula is most often found inferonasal to the medial canthal angle. Lacrimal fistulas have a histologic structure very similar to that of typically-developed canaliculi. Those that have been reported usually have ...
Originally a solid epithelial cord, the canaliculi canalize around day 60 of gestational age and the puncta are patent by the seventh fetal month. It has been postulated that this cord of epithelial cells, also known as the lacrimal anlage, fails to involute in cases of congenital lacrimal fistula. The cord proliferates abnormally ...
The prognosis for patients with congenital lacrimal fistulas is quite good. Many are asymptomatic, and those who have symptomatic epiphora or mucoid discharge can be treated surgically with a high success rate.
Congenital lacrimal fistulas are normally either asymptomatic or revealed after complaints of epiphora or clear mucoid discharge from the fistula’s ostium. Questions regarding redness around the eyelids, tenderness in the periocular structures, purulent discharge, swelling, fevers, chills, and other B symptoms should be asked in order to differentiate congenital lacrimal fistula from an inflammatory process. Information regarding birth history, family history, and other congenital abnormalities should be elicited.
Congenital lacrimal fistulas are not generally associated with systemic disease; however, they has been reported to be associated with the following conditions: In addition, families with multiple members exhibiting congenital lacrimal fistulas – particularly bilateral fistulas – have been reported.
Symptomatic patient require surgical intervention. Simple cautery of the fistula tract has been attempted; however, it is often unsuccessful. Surgical management is somewhat controversial, with some authors advocating excision of the fistula tract with optional stenting of the lacrimal drainage system and others arguing that a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is necessary in addition to fistula excision and nasolacrimal system intubation.