08RX0KZReplacement of Right Lacrimal Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
08RX0KZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Right Lacrimal Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 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 | X | Lacrimal Duct, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | K | Nonautologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 08RX0KZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 08RX0KZ
Is 08RX0KZ a billable code?
Yes. 08RX0KZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Right Lacrimal Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 08RX0KZ mean?
08RX0KZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Lacrimal Duct, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character K is the Device (Nonautologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 08RX0KZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Right Lacrimal Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 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 08RX0KZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Right Lacrimal Duct with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
