3E0CXMZIntroduction of Pigment into Eye, External Approach

Administration›Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions›Introduction
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 3E0CXMZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

3E0CXMZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Introduction of Pigment 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 therapeutic substances, NEC.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
3E0CXMZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Introduction of Pigment into Eye, External Approach
Short Description
Introduction of Pigment into Eye, External Approach
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
6SubstanceMPigment
7QualifierZNo Qualifier

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Tattooing, Cornea
Direct entry for this code
Introduction of substance in or on, Eye
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Gas
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Pigment
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Hypnotics
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Sedatives
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Analgesics
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Anti-infective
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Antineoplastic
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Anesthetic Agent
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Anti-inflammatory
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Destructive Agent
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Radioactive Substance
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Introduction of substance in or on, Eye, Diagnostic Substance, Other
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To code tattooing of the cornea, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Tattooing, then the subterm Cornea. The entry lists 3E0CXMZ directly as a complete, billable code.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

ADM021
Administration of therapeutic substances, NEC
Clinical domain: Administration of Therapeutic Substances

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

11.91
Tattooing of cornea
Approximate match.

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Questions About 3E0CXMZ

Is 3E0CXMZ a billable code?

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

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for tattooing of the cornea?

The FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Tattooing, Cornea is a direct entry for 3E0CXMZ, Introduction of Pigment into Eye, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 3E0CXMZ mean?

The code 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 M is the Substance (Pigment); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 3E0CXMZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Introduction of Pigment into Eye, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 11.91 (Tattooing of cornea). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.