08CEXZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08CEXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. 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 | E | Retina, 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 retina, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Retina, Right. The index leads to table 08C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 08CEXZZ.
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.
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Questions About 08CEXZZ
Is 08CEXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08CEXZZ 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 E is the BodyPart (Retina, 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 MS-DRG does 08CEXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 116, 117, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0615 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08CEXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 14.01 (Removal of foreign body from posterior segment of eye with use of magnet). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
