ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Eyelid: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 080N includes procedures performed to alter structures in the right upper eyelid. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician modifies the anatomic structure of the right upper eyelid without affecting its function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 080N group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that alter the anatomic structure of the right upper eyelid without changing its intrinsic function. These procedures target the eye body system and typically involve modification of tissue, contour, or appearance of the upper eyelid. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific alteration performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
0	Operation	Alteration
N	Body Part	Upper Eyelid, Right

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Upper Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
0	Operation	Alteration
N	Body Part	Upper Eyelid, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure modifies the right upper eyelid anatomy but preserves or does not alter its function. These codes apply when the documented root operation is alteration on the right upper eyelid during a medical and surgical encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
080N07Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080N0JZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
080N0KZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080N0ZZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid, Open Approach
080N37Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3JZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3KZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3ZZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
080NX7Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
080NXJZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A frail elderly patient with progressive dermatochalasis of the right upper eyelid causing severe visual field obstruction and difficulty with activities of daily living is admitted for a planned, inpatient oculoplastic procedure to excise redundant eyelid tissue and restore normal lid contour. The goal is an anatomic alteration of the right upper eyelid without changing eyelid function, performed under monitored anesthesia in the operating room. Typical codes: 080N0ZZ, 080NXZZ
A middle-aged patient hospitalized after a facial burn injury with full-thickness scarring and contracture of the right upper eyelid requires reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue to release contracture and recontour the eyelid; the procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to concomitant facial wounds and need for multidisciplinary care. Because autologous tissue grafting is used to alter the eyelid anatomy while preserving function, a code indicating use of autologous tissue substitute applies. Typical codes: 080N07Z, 080NX7Z
A patient who previously underwent cosmetic blepharoplasty on the right upper eyelid presents with symptomatic contour irregularity and palpable scar tissue that limit eyelid closure; an inpatient revision procedure is performed to modify the anatomic structure and remove scar without altering the eyelid’s primary function. For a percutaneous or open approach depending on access, codes specifying alteration with or without a nonautologous tissue substitute are appropriate. Typical codes: 080N3ZZ, 080N3KZ

Related Codes

080P-UPPER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Eyelid, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

080Q-RIGHT-LOWER-EYELID-MODIFICATION-LOWER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Eyelid Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

080R-LEFT-LOWER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Eyelid, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
080N07Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080N0JZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
080N0KZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080N0ZZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid, Open Approach
080N37Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3JZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3KZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080N3ZZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
080NX7Z	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
080NXJZ	Alteration of Right Upper Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A frail elderly patient with progressive dermatochalasis of the right upper eyelid causing severe visual field obstruction and difficulty with activities of daily living is admitted for a planned, inpatient oculoplastic procedure to excise redundant eyelid tissue and restore normal lid contour. The goal is an anatomic alteration of the right upper eyelid without changing eyelid function, performed under monitored anesthesia in the operating room. Typical codes: 080N0ZZ, 080NXZZ
A middle-aged patient hospitalized after a facial burn injury with full-thickness scarring and contracture of the right upper eyelid requires reconstruction using the patient’s own tissue to release contracture and recontour the eyelid; the procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to concomitant facial wounds and need for multidisciplinary care. Because autologous tissue grafting is used to alter the eyelid anatomy while preserving function, a code indicating use of autologous tissue substitute applies. Typical codes: 080N07Z, 080NX7Z
A patient who previously underwent cosmetic blepharoplasty on the right upper eyelid presents with symptomatic contour irregularity and palpable scar tissue that limit eyelid closure; an inpatient revision procedure is performed to modify the anatomic structure and remove scar without altering the eyelid’s primary function. For a percutaneous or open approach depending on access, codes specifying alteration with or without a nonautologous tissue substitute are appropriate. Typical codes: 080N3ZZ, 080N3KZ

Related Codes

080P-UPPER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Eyelid, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

080Q-RIGHT-LOWER-EYELID-MODIFICATION-LOWER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Eyelid Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

080R-LEFT-LOWER-EYELID-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Eyelid, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Eyelid: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Upper Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 080N group for the right upper eyelid?

What is the body system and operation described in this code group?

What approaches are represented among the 080N codes?

How does accurate coding within 080N affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What are the code attributes listed for this procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 080N group for the right upper eyelid?

What is the body system and operation described in this code group?

What approaches are represented among the 080N codes?

How does accurate coding within 080N affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What are the code attributes listed for this procedure group?

References