Eye (08) ICD-10-PCS
The 08 body system covers Medical and Surgical procedures on eye, with 2,472 ICD-10-PCS codes across 24 root operations, 2,424 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. 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 · 2,472 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 | 98 | 96 |
| 081 | BypassAltering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part | 38 | 36 |
| 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 | 10 | 8 |
| 085 | DestructionPhysical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force or a destructive agent | 106 | 104 |
| 087 | DilationExpanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 34 | 32 |
| 089 | DrainageTaking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part | 314 | 312 |
| 08B | ExcisionCutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part | 210 | 208 |
| 08C | ExtirpationTaking or cutting out solid matter from a body part | 142 | 140 |
| 08D | ExtractionPulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force | 14 | 12 |
| 08F | FragmentationBreaking solid matter in a body part into pieces | 10 | 8 |
| 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 | 38 | 36 |
| 08J | InspectionVisually and/or manually exploring a body part | 18 | 16 |
| 08L | OcclusionCompletely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 42 | 40 |
| 08M | ReattachmentPutting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location | 10 | 8 |
| 08N | ReleaseFreeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force | 106 | 104 |
| 08P | RemovalTaking out or off a device from a body part | 226 | 224 |
| 08Q | RepairRestoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function | 106 | 104 |
| 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 | 270 | 268 |
| 08S | RepositionMoving to its normal location or other suitable location all or a portion of a body part | 70 | 68 |
| 08T | ResectionCutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part | 70 | 68 |
| 08U | SupplementPutting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a body part | 278 | 276 |
| 08V | RestrictionPartially closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part | 42 | 40 |
| 08W | RevisionCorrecting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device | 210 | 208 |
| 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 | 10 | 8 |
The info icon shows the official root operation definition and previews the codes in that range.
About the 08 Body System
The ICD-10-PCS Medical and Surgical section for the Eye body system encompasses a wide range of root operations that describe different surgical and procedural interventions on eye structures. Each root operation in this section defines a specific type of procedure based on the purpose and technique used.
For example, the root operation Alteration (080) involves modifying an eye’s anatomy without affecting its function, while Bypass (081) changes the route of fluids in a tubular eye structure. Other codes include Destruction (085), which eradicates part or all of an eye structure using energy or force, and Dilation (087), which expands the lumen of a tubular eye part. Procedures like Insertion (08H) add non-biological appliances, and Inspection (08J) involves visual or manual exploration for diagnostic purposes. Surgical removals are coded as Excision (08B) or Resection (08T), depending on the extent. These detailed root operations enable precise coding of eye procedures, critical for clinical documentation and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 08 body system?
The 08 body system contains 2,472 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 24 root operations. 2,424 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
