08L Occlusion - Eye ICD-10-PCS
The 08L code range contains 21 ICD-10-PCS codes for Occlusion procedures on the eye. 20 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Occlusion: Completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Codes in the 08L Range 21 codes · 20 billable
- 08L Eye, OcclusionNon-billable header
- 08LX0CZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 08LX0DZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 08LX0ZZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach
- 08LX3CZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LX3DZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LX3ZZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LX7DZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08LX7ZZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08LX8DZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 08LX8ZZ Occlusion of Right Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 08LY0CZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Extraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 08LY0DZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Open Approach
- 08LY0ZZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct, Open Approach
- 08LY3CZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Extraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LY3DZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LY3ZZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct, Percutaneous Approach
- 08LY7DZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08LY7ZZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 08LY8DZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct with Intraluminal Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 08LY8ZZ Occlusion of Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 08L Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Occlusion (Character 8L) involves the complete closure of a body part to prevent the passage of fluids or gases. In the Medical and Surgical section for the Eye body system, this operation is used to block structures such as the lacrimal ducts.
Specifically, eye occlusion procedures focus on closing the right or left lacrimal duct using different methods. Closure can be achieved without a device or with devices placed either intraluminally (inside the duct) or extraluminally (outside the duct). The approach to occlusion varies from Open and Percutaneous to Natural or Artificial Opening techniques, including Endoscopic methods. For example, code 08LX0CZ represents occlusion of the right lacrimal duct using an extraluminal device through an open approach, while 08LY8ZZ indicates endoscopic occlusion of the left lacrimal duct via a natural opening without a device. These detailed codes ensure precise documentation of the surgical technique and affected eye structures during occlusion procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 08L range?
Of the 21 codes in this range, 20 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 08L range classify?
The range classifies Occlusion procedures, completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular 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.
