0851XZZDestruction of Left Eye, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0851XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Eye, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 115. The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Eye procedures.
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 | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Eye, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code destruction of the left eye, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Destruction, then the subterms Eye, Left. The entry lists 0851XZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0851XZZ
Is 0851XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Eye, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for destruction of the left eye?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Destruction, Eye, Left is a direct entry for 0851XZZ, Destruction of Left Eye, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0851XZZ mean?
The code 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 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Eye, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0851XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Left Eye, External Approach maps to MS-DRG 115 (extraocular Procedures Except Orbit). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0851XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Eye, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.71 (Cyclodiathermy) and 16.99 (Other operations on eyeball). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
