08C0XZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08C0XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Eye, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No 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 extirpation of the right eye, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Eye, Right. The entry lists 08C0XZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
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.
Questions About 08C0XZZ
Is 08C0XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for extirpation of the right eye?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Extirpation, Eye, Right is a direct entry for 08C0XZZ, Extirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08C0XZZ 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 C is the Operation (Extirpation); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Eye, Right); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08C0XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.1 (Removal of penetrating foreign body from eye, not otherwise specified) and 98.21 (Removal of superficial foreign body from eye without incision). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
