081Eye, Bypass

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 081
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

081 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Eye, Bypass, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
081
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Eye, Bypass
Short Description
Eye, Bypass

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System8Eye
3Operation1Bypass

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Questions About 081

Is 081 a billable code?

No. 081 is an incomplete heading for Eye, Bypass and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 08123J4, 08123K4, and 08123Z4.