3E0CX3ZIntroduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, External Approach

Administration›Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions›Introduction
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 3E0CX3Z
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

3E0CX3Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Introduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Introduction involves putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Administration of anti-inflammatory agents.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
3E0CX3Z
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Introduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, External Approach
Short Description
Introduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, Extern Approach
Parent Code
3E0

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section3Administration
2Body SystemEPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3Operation0Introduction
4BodySystem/RegionCEye
5ApproachXExternal
6Substance3Anti-inflammatory
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups 3E0CX3Z into these clinical categories.

ADM016
Administration of anti-inflammatory agents
Clinical domain: Administration of Therapeutic Substances

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 3E0CX3Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.

10.91
Approximate match.

Similar Procedure Codes

Questions About 3E0CX3Z

Is 3E0CX3Z a billable code?

Yes. 3E0CX3Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Introduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 3E0CX3Z mean?

3E0CX3Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character 3 is the Section (Administration); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Introduction); the 4th character C is the BodySystem/Region (Eye); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 3 is the Substance (Anti-inflammatory); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E0CX3Z?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Introduction of Anti-inflammatory into Eye, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 10.91. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.