08BTXZZExcision of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08BTXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Left Conjunctiva, 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 | T | Conjunctiva, 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 08BTXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08BTXZZ
Is 08BTXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 08BTXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08BTXZZ mean?
08BTXZZ 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 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 08BTXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Left Conjunctiva, 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 08BTXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Left Conjunctiva, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 10.31. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
