2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 08CSXZZ

Extirpation of Matter from Right Conjunctiva, External Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:: 08CSXZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Extirpation of Matter from R Conjunctiva, Extern Approach
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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08CSXZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of extirpation of matter from right conjunctiva, external approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part. Procedure code explanation: the solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. the solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy

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PCS Table
Clinical Classification
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08CSXZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the eye body system, classified under extirpation operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is conjunctiva, right.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	8	Eye
3	Operation	C	Extirpation	Involves: Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part Explanation: The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces Includes: Thrombectomy, choledocholithotomy
4	BodyPart	S	Conjunctiva, Right	Includes: Plica semilunaris
5	Approach	X	External	Involves: Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
6	Device	Z	No Device	Explanation: The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.
7	Qualifier	Z	No Qualifier	Explanation: The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is Eye procedures
CCSR Category Code: EYP001
Clinical Domain is Eye Procedures - EYP contains 2 categories that include procedures performed on the eye and the eyelid.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

The following crosswalk between ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

ICD-9-PCS: 100 (Approximate Flag) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.