0856XZZDestruction of Right Sclera, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0856XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Right Sclera, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 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.
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 | 6 | Sclera, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0856XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0856XZZ
Is 0856XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0856XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Right Sclera, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0856XZZ mean?
0856XZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Sclera, Right); 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 0856XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Right Sclera, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0856XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Right Sclera, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.84. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
