8E090EMFluorescence Guided Procedure of Head and Neck Region using Aminolevulinic Acid, Open Approach

Other Procedures›Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions›Other Procedures
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ICD-10-PCS 8E090EM
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

8E090EM is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluorescence Guided Procedure of Head and Neck Region using Aminolevulinic Acid, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Other Procedures involves methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under FGS (fluorescence-guided surgery). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fluorescence-guided procedures.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
8E090EM
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fluorescence Guided Procedure of Head and Neck Region using Aminolevulinic Acid, Open Approach
Short Description
Fluoresc Guid of Head and Neck using ALA, Open Approach
Parent Code
8E0

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
1Section8Other Procedures
2Body SystemEPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
3Operation0Other Procedures
4BodyRegion9Head and Neck Region
5Approach0Open
6MethodEFluorescence Guided Procedure
7QualifierMAminolevulinic Acid

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 8E090EM as FGS (fluorescence-guided surgery). These index entries lead to this code:

FGS (fluorescence-guided surgery)
Direct entry for this code
CYTALUX(R) (Pafolacianine), in Fluorescence Guided Procedure
Direct entry for this code
Fluorescence Guided Procedure, Head and Neck Region, Aminolevulinic Acid
Direct entry for this code
Spectroscopy, Near Infrared
Leads to this code's table
NIRS (Near Infrared Spectroscopy)
Leads to this code's table
Robotic Assisted Procedure, Head and Neck Region
Leads to this code's table
Fluorescence Guided Procedure, Head and Neck Region
Leads to this code's table

To code spectroscopy of the near infrared, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Spectroscopy, then the subterm Near Infrared. The index leads to table 8E0, where the approach, method and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 8E090EM.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

OTR003
Fluorescence-guided procedures
Clinical domain: Other Procedures

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 3E0DXKZ — Introduce Oth Diagn Subst in Mouth/Phar, Extern

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Questions About 8E090EM

Is 8E090EM a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluorescence Guided Procedure of Head and Neck Region using Aminolevulinic Acid, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for FGS (fluorescence-guided surgery)?

The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists FGS (fluorescence-guided surgery) under code 8E090EM, Fluorescence Guided Procedure of Head and Neck Region using Aminolevulinic Acid, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.

What do the characters in 8E090EM mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 8 is the Section (Other Procedures); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Other Procedures); the 4th character 9 is the BodyRegion (Head and Neck Region); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character E is the Method (Fluorescence Guided Procedure); the 7th character M is the Qualifier (Aminolevulinic Acid).