08D9XZZExtraction of Left Cornea, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08D9XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach. 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 Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force. 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 | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Cornea, Left |
| 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 extraction of the left cornea, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Extraction, then the subterms Cornea, Left. The index leads to table 08D, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 08D9XZZ.
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 08D9XZZ
Is 08D9XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08D9XZZ 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 D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Cornea, Left); 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 08D9XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach 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 08D9XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 11.21 (Scraping of cornea for smear or culture). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
