08CY8ZZExtirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
08CY8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 115. 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 Eyelid 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 | Y | Lacrimal Duct, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 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 left lacrimal duct, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extirpation, then the subterms Duct, Lacrimal, Left. The index leads to table 08C, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 08CY8ZZ.
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 08CY8ZZ
Is 08CY8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08CY8ZZ 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 Y is the BodyPart (Lacrimal Duct, Left); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08CY8ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic maps to MS-DRG 115 (extraocular Procedures Except Orbit). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08CY8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 09.42 (Probing of lacrimal canaliculi). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
