08CQXZZExtirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08CQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Extirpation involves taking or cutting out solid matter from 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 | C | Extirpation |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Lower Eyelid, Right |
| 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 08CQXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08CQXZZ
Is 08CQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 08CQXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08CQXZZ mean?
08CQXZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Lower Eyelid, 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 08CQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 98.22. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
