081Y0Z3Bypass Left Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
081Y0Z3 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Bypass Left Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Bypass involves altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 8 | Eye |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Bypass |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lacrimal Duct, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 3 | Nasal Cavity |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 081Y0Z3 under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 081Y0Z3
Is 081Y0Z3 a billable code?
Yes. 081Y0Z3 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Bypass Left Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 081Y0Z3 mean?
081Y0Z3 breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 8 is the Body System (Eye); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Bypass); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lacrimal Duct, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 3 is the Qualifier (Nasal Cavity).
What MS-DRG does 081Y0Z3 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Bypass Left Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 081Y0Z3?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Bypass Left Lacrimal Duct to Nasal Cavity, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.1. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
