08NSXZZRelease Right Conjunctiva, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08NSXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Right Conjunctiva, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
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 | S | Conjunctiva, Right |
| 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 08NSXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 08NSXZZ
Is 08NSXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 08NSXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Right Conjunctiva, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08NSXZZ mean?
08NSXZZ 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 S is the BodyPart (Conjunctiva, 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 08NSXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Right Conjunctiva, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 10.5. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
