08CEye, Extirpation

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 08C
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

08C is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Eye, Extirpation, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
08C
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Eye, Extirpation
Short Description
Eye, Extirpation

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section0Medical and Surgical
2Body System8Eye
3OperationCExtirpation

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Questions About 08C

Is 08C a billable code?

No. 08C is an incomplete heading for Eye, Extirpation and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 08C0XZZ, 08C1XZZ, and 08C23ZZ.