ICD-10-PCS 08D Medical and Surgical: Eye Extraction

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Extraction (Character 08D) refers to the removal of solid matter or a fluid from a body part by use of an instrument. Within the Medical and Surgical section for the Eye body system, this operation specifically involves removing structures such as the cornea or lens.

This classification covers various approaches, including an External Approach for the Right or Left Cornea (codes 08D8XZZ and 08D9XZZ) and a Percutaneous Approach to extract the Right or Left Lens (codes 08DJ3ZZ and 08DK3ZZ). Some codes also indicate a Diagnostic intent (e.g., 08D8XZX), highlighting procedures performed to aid in diagnosis. Understanding these eye extraction codes facilitates precise documentation of procedures that involve physically removing eye components for treatment or diagnostic purposes.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 08D - Extraction (pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force). There are a total of 7 procedure codes in this section.

  • 08D - Eye, Extraction

  • 08D8XZX - Extraction of Right Cornea, External Approach, Diagnostic

  • 08D8XZZ - Extraction of Right Cornea, External Approach

  • 08D9XZX - Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach, Diagnostic

  • 08D9XZZ - Extraction of Left Cornea, External Approach

  • 08DJ3ZZ - Extraction of Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach

  • 08DK3ZZ - Extraction of Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach