08P031ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08P031Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 115. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Brachytherapy.
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 | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Eye, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 3 | Percutaneous |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 08P031Z into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08P031Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08P031Z
Is 08P031Z a billable code?
Yes. 08P031Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08P031Z mean?
08P031Z 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 P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Eye, Right); the 5th character 3 is the Approach (Percutaneous); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08P031Z group to?
On an inpatient stay, Removal of Radioactive Element from Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach maps to MS-DRG 115 (extraocular Procedures Except Orbit). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08P031Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
