0891X0ZDrainage of Left Eye with Drainage Device, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0891X0Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left Eye with Drainage Device, 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 Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part. 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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Eye, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 0 | Drainage 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 paracentesis of the eye, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Paracentesis, then the subterm Eye. The index leads to table 089, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0891X0Z.
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.
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Questions About 0891X0Z
Is 0891X0Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Left Eye with Drainage Device, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0891X0Z 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Eye, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 0 is the Device (Drainage Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0891X0Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Drainage of Left Eye with Drainage Device, 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 0891X0Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Left Eye with Drainage Device, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.99 (Other operations on eyeball). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
