2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 08F5XZZ

Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach

ICD-10-PCS Code:: 08F5XZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Fragmentation in Left Vitreous, External Approach
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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08F5XZZ is a billable procedure code but might not be covered by Medicare. 08F5XZZ is used to indicate the performance of fragmentation in left vitreous, external approach. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces. Procedure code explanation: physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. the solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. the pieces of solid matter are not taken out extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy

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08F5XZZ 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 fragmentation operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is vitreous, left.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	0	Medical and Surgical
2	Body System	8	Eye
3	Operation	F	Fragmentation	Involves: Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces Explanation: Physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. The pieces of solid matter are not taken out Includes: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, transurethral lithotripsy
4	BodyPart	5	Vitreous, Left	Includes: Vitreous body
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

Eye procedures

CCSR Code: EYP001

Clinical Domain: Eye Procedures EYP contains 2 categories that include procedures performed on the eye and the eyelid.

Code Edits

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Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 9859

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Fragmentation Vitreous, Left

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.