08F Fragmentation - Eye ICD-10-PCS
The 08F code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Fragmentation procedures on the eye. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Fragmentation: Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces.
Codes in the 08F Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the 08F Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Fragmentation (code 08F) refers to breaking solid material in a body part into pieces. In the Medical and Surgical section specific to the Eye, this procedure targets disrupting abnormal solid material without removing it.
Within eye care, Fragmentation often involves the Vitreous body, which is the gel-like substance filling the eye. Examples include fragmenting material in the Right Vitreous via a minimally invasive Percutaneous Approach (code 08F43ZZ) or using an External Approach (code 08F4XZZ). Similar procedures apply to the Left Vitreous using corresponding percutaneous and external methods (codes 08F53ZZ and 08F5XZZ). These specific eye fragmentation codes enable detailed documentation of the procedure used to break up vitreous opacities or other pathological substances without extraction, important for treatment planning and coding accuracy.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 08F range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 08F range classify?
The range classifies Fragmentation procedures, breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces, 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.
