08P171ZRemoval of Radioactive Element from Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- Billable / Specific Code
08P171Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.
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 | 1 | Eye, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 7 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Radioactive Element |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08P171Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08P171Z
Is 08P171Z a billable code?
Yes. 08P171Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08P171Z mean?
08P171Z 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 1 is the BodyPart (Eye, Left); the 5th character 7 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Radioactive Element); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08P171Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Radioactive Element from Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 16.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
