08C Extirpation - Eye ICD-10-PCS
The 08C code range contains 71 ICD-10-PCS codes for Extirpation procedures on the eye. 70 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Extirpation: Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
Codes in the 08C Range 71 codes · 70 billable
- 08C Eye, ExtirpationNon-billable header
- 08C0XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Eye, External Approach
- 08C1XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Eye, External Approach
- 08C23ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach
- 08C2XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Anterior Chamber, External Approach
- 08C33ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Anterior Chamber, Percutaneous Approach
- 08C3XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Anterior Chamber, External Approach
- 08C43ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vitreous, Percutaneous Approach
- 08C4XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Vitreous, External Approach
- 08C53ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vitreous, Percutaneous Approach
- 08C5XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Vitreous, External Approach
- 08C6XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Sclera, External Approach
- 08C7XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Sclera, External Approach
- 08C8XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Cornea, External Approach
- 08C9XZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Cornea, External Approach
- 08CA0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Choroid, Open Approach
- 08CA3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Choroid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CAXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Choroid, External Approach
- 08CB0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Choroid, Open Approach
- 08CB3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Choroid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CBXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Choroid, External Approach
- 08CC3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Iris, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CCXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Iris, External Approach
- 08CD3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Iris, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CDXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Iris, External Approach
- 08CE3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CEXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Retina, External Approach
- 08CF3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Retina, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CFXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Retina, External Approach
- 08CG3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Retinal Vessel, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CGXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Retinal Vessel, External Approach
- 08CH3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Retinal Vessel, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CHXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Retinal Vessel, External Approach
- 08CJ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CJXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lens, External Approach
- 08CK3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CKXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lens, External Approach
- 08CL0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach
- 08CL3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Extraocular Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CLXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Extraocular Muscle, External Approach
- 08CM0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Extraocular Muscle, Open Approach
- 08CM3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Extraocular Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CMXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Extraocular Muscle, External Approach
- 08CN0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Eyelid, Open Approach
- 08CN3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CNXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Upper Eyelid, External Approach
- 08CP0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Eyelid, Open Approach
- 08CP3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CPXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Eyelid, External Approach
- 08CQ0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, Open Approach
- 08CQ3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CQXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lower Eyelid, External Approach
- 08CR0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lower Eyelid, Open Approach
- 08CR3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lower Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CRXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lower Eyelid, External Approach
- 08CSXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Conjunctiva, External Approach
- 08CTXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Conjunctiva, External Approach
- 08CV0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Gland, Open Approach
- 08CV3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CVXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Gland, External Approach
- 08CW0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Gland, Open Approach
- 08CW3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Gland, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CWXZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Gland, External Approach
- 08CX0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach
- 08CX3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CX7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08CX8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Right Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 08CY0ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach
- 08CY3ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 08CY7ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08CY8ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 08C Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Extirpation (code 08C) involves the removal of matter from a body part without removing the body part itself. This procedure is catalogued within the Medical and Surgical section for the Eye body system, focusing on extracting foreign or unwanted material.
Eye extirpation codes specify the precise location of the matter removal, such as from the Right Anterior Chamber (e.g., 08C23ZZ via Percutaneous Approach) or Left Vitreous (e.g., 08C53ZZ via Percutaneous Approach). Multiple approaches are documented, including External, Percutaneous, Open, and Via Natural or Artificial Opening methods. The codes cover various ocular structures such as the Cornea, Retina, Lens, Lacrimal Duct, and Extraocular Muscle. For example, extirpation of matter from the Left Lacrimal Duct via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach is coded as 08CY8ZZ.
This detailed classification enables accurate documentation of procedures aimed specifically at removing unwanted matter from distinct eye parts, supporting precise coding and clinical clarity.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 08C range?
Of the 71 codes in this range, 70 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 08C range classify?
The range classifies Extirpation procedures, taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part, performed on the eye. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
