08B7XZZExcision of Left Sclera, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08B7XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left 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 Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Sclera, Left |
| 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 08B7XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08B7XZZ
Is 08B7XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 08B7XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Sclera, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08B7XZZ mean?
08B7XZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Sclera, 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 08B7XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left 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 08B7XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Sclera, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 12.84. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
