08BM0ZXExcision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
08BM0ZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 115. The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Extraocular Muscle, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 08BM0ZX into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08BM0ZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08BM0ZX
Is 08BM0ZX a billable code?
Yes. 08BM0ZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08BM0ZX mean?
08BM0ZX 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 M is the BodyPart (Extraocular Muscle, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What MS-DRG does 08BM0ZX group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic 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 08BM0ZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 15.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
