08J1XZZInspection of Left Eye, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08J1XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Left Eye, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring a body part.
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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Eye, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08J1XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08J1XZZ
Is 08J1XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 08J1XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Left Eye, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08J1XZZ mean?
08J1XZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Eye, 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08J1XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Left Eye, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.21 and 89.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
