08N8XZZRelease Right Cornea, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08N8XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Cornea, External 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 Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. 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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | 8 | Cornea, 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 release of the right cornea, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Cornea, Right. The entry lists 08N8XZZ 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.
Questions About 08N8XZZ
Is 08N8XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Right Cornea, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for release of the right cornea?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Release, Cornea, Right is a direct entry for 08N8XZZ, Release Right Cornea, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 08N8XZZ 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character 8 is the BodyPart (Cornea, 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 MS-DRG does 08N8XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Right Cornea, External 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 08N8XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Right Cornea, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 11.59 (Other repair of cornea). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
