085TXZZDestruction of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
085TXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 7 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 | T | Conjunctiva, 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 conjunctiva, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Destruction, then the subterms Conjunctiva, Left. The entry lists 085TXZZ 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 085TXZZ
Is 085TXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Conjunctiva, 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 conjunctiva?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Destruction, Conjunctiva, Left is a direct entry for 085TXZZ, Destruction of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 085TXZZ 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 T is the BodyPart (Conjunctiva, 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 085TXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 115, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 085TXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 10.32 (Destruction of lesion of conjunctiva) and 10.33 (Other destructive procedures on conjunctiva). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
