Eye (08) ICD-10-PCS
The 08 body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on eye, with 1,236 ICD-10-PCS codes across 24 root operations, 1,212 of them billable in fiscal year 2027. Each root operation defines a distinct procedural objective, and the info icons show the official definition with a preview of the codes inside.
Root Operations in This Body System 24 operations · 1,236 codes
| Chars 1–3 | Root Operation | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080 | AlterationModifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part | 49 | 48 |
| 081 | BypassAltering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part | 19 | 18 |
| 082 | ChangeTaking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane | 5 | 4 |
| 085 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 53 | 52 |
| 087 | DilationExpanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 17 | 16 |
| 089 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 157 | 156 |
| 08B | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 105 | 104 |
| 08C | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 71 | 70 |
| 08D | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 7 | 6 |
| 08F | FragmentationBreaking solid matter in a body part into pieces | 5 | 4 |
| 08H | InsertionPutting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part | 19 | 18 |
| 08J | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 9 | 8 |
| 08L | OcclusionCompletely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 21 | 20 |
| 08M | ReattachmentPutting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location | 5 | 4 |
| 08N | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 53 | 52 |
| 08P | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 113 | 112 |
| 08Q | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 53 | 52 |
| 08R | ReplacementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part | 135 | 134 |
| 08S | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 35 | 34 |
| 08T | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 35 | 34 |
| 08U | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 139 | 138 |
| 08V | RestrictionPartially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 21 | 20 |
| 08W | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 105 | 104 |
| 08X | TransferMoving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part | 5 | 4 |
The info icon shows the official root operation definition and previews the codes in that range.
About the 08 Body System
These medical and surgical codes cover the right or left eye and named parts, including eyelids, tear ducts, the lens, the retina, and eye muscles. The body-part character distinguishes these sites and sides.
Some procedures remove or destroy tissue, pull it away, or take out or break up solid matter. Others drain fluid or gas, widen or narrow an opening, close it, or reroute passage through a tubular part. The tables also cover inspecting, freeing, moving, reattaching, repairing, or altering a body part. Device procedures involve putting in, changing, removing, or correcting a device. Other procedures put material in or on a body part to replace or reinforce it.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 08 body system?
The 08 body system contains 1,236 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2027, organized into 24 root operations. 1,212 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What is a root operation?
The root operation is the third character of every ICD-10-PCS code and names the objective of the procedure. Drainage takes fluid out, Excision cuts out a portion of a body part, and Resection removes all of one. Picking the right root operation is the central skill of PCS coding, so each one above carries its official CMS definition.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
