08RTXKZReplacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08RTXKZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of 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 | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | T | Conjunctiva, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | K | Nonautologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08RTXKZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08RTXKZ
Is 08RTXKZ a billable code?
Yes. 08RTXKZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08RTXKZ mean?
08RTXKZ 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character T is the BodyPart (Conjunctiva, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character K is the Device (Nonautologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08RTXKZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 08RTXKZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 10.42 and 10.44. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
