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 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Other Procedures involves methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease.

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
Parent Code
8E0
Short Description
Fluoresc Guid of Head and Neck using ALA, Open Approach

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

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. 8E090EM 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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in 8E090EM mean?

8E090EM 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).