08533ZZDestruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08533ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. 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 | 3 | Anterior Chamber, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 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 anterior chamber, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Destruction, then the subterms Anterior Chamber, Left. The entry lists 08533ZZ 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 08533ZZ
Is 08533ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for destruction of the left anterior chamber?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Destruction, Anterior Chamber, Left is a direct entry for 08533ZZ, Destruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08533ZZ 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 3 is the BodyPart (Anterior Chamber, Left); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08533ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRGs 116, 117, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0615 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08533ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.40 (Removal of lesion of anterior segment of eye, not otherwise specified) and 12.93 (Removal or destruction of epithelial downgrowth from anterior chamber). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
