08H005ZInsertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08H005Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part. 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Eye, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis |
| 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 epiretinal visual prosthesis of the right, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis, then the subterm Right. The entry lists 08H005Z directly as a complete, billable code.
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 08H005Z
Is 08H005Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for epiretinal visual prosthesis of the right?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis, Right is a direct entry for 08H005Z, Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08H005Z 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Eye, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08H005Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 116, 117, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.0615 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08H005Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 14.81 (Implantation of epiretinal visual prosthesis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
