08JJXZZInspection of Right Lens, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08JJXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Right Lens, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Inspection involves visually and/or manually exploring 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 | J | Inspection |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Lens, Right |
| 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 inspection of the right lens, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Lens, Right. The entry lists 08JJXZZ 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 08JJXZZ
Is 08JJXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Right Lens, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for inspection of the right lens?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Inspection, Lens, Right is a direct entry for 08JJXZZ, Inspection of Right Lens, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08JJXZZ 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 J is the Operation (Inspection); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Lens, Right); 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 08JJXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Right Lens, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.29 (Other diagnostic procedures on orbit and eyeball). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
