• Version 2025
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2025 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 08NY7ZZ

Release Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

ICD-10-PCS Code:
08NY7ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Release Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Opening
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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08NY7ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of release left lacrimal duct, via natural or artificial opening. The code is valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The procedure code involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. Procedure code explanation: some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

08NY7ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the eye body system, classified under release operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is lacrimal duct, left.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section 0 Medical and Surgical
2 Body System 8 Eye
3 Operation N Release

Involves:
Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Explanation:
Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes:
  • Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release
4 BodyPart Y Lacrimal Duct, Left Includes:
  • Lacrimal canaliculus
  • Lacrimal punctum
  • Lacrimal sac
  • Nasolacrimal duct
5 Approach 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Involves:
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6 Device Z No Device

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific device does not apply to the procedure.

7 Qualifier Z No Qualifier

Explanation:
The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Clinical Classification

Eyelid procedures

CCSR Code: EYP002

Clinical Domain: Eye Procedures EYP contains 2 categories that include procedures performed on the eye and the eyelid.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 999

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Release Lacrimal Duct, Left

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2025 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.