08JLXZZInspection of Right Extraocular Muscle, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08JLXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Inspection of Right Extraocular Muscle, 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 | L | Extraocular Muscle, 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 extraocular muscle, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Inspection, then the subterms Muscle, Extraocular, Right. The index leads to table 08J, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 08JLXZZ.
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 08JLXZZ
Is 08JLXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Inspection of Right Extraocular Muscle, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08JLXZZ 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 L is the BodyPart (Extraocular Muscle, 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 08JLXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Inspection of Right Extraocular Muscle, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 15.09 (Other diagnostic procedures on extraocular muscles and tendons). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
