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

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

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Lower Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient alteration operations performed on the lower eyelid and targets the eye body system. Procedures in this group modify the anatomic structure of the left lower eyelid without affecting its function. Accurate coding of these alterations supports complete clinical documentation and is important for appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
0	Operation	Alteration
R	Body Part	Lower Eyelid, Left

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Lower 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
R	Body Part	Lower Eyelid, Left

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an inpatient undergoes a surgical alteration of the left lower eyelid that does not affect eyelid function. Codes apply when documentation specifies the eye as the target body system and the left lower eyelid as the specific body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
080R07Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080R0JZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
080R0KZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080R0ZZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid, Open Approach
080R37Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3JZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3KZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3ZZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
080RX7Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
080RXJZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with significant lower eyelid laxity and ectropion causing chronic exposure keratopathy and recurrent conjunctival inflammation is admitted for a planned inpatient procedure to tighten and reposition the left lower eyelid tissue to restore proper eyelid contour. The goal is an anatomic alteration of the left lower eyelid without changing its function, typically performed electively when outpatient correction is inadequate or comorbidity requires inpatient monitoring. Typical codes: 080RXZZ, 080R3ZZ
A middle-aged patient who previously underwent cosmetic blepharoplasty on the left lower eyelid presents with wound dehiscence and contour irregularity after surgery; inpatient revision is required to excise scar tissue and reshape the eyelid anatomy to achieve acceptable contour and wound closure. The procedure modifies the left lower eyelid structure (alteration) to correct the complication, often using local tissue rearrangement or grafting depending on defect size. Typical codes: 080R07Z, 080R0ZZ
A younger patient sustains blunt facial trauma to the left lower eyelid with skin avulsion and soft-tissue loss requiring inpatient reconstruction; the operation focuses on altering the anatomic structure of the left lower eyelid, sometimes using autologous tissue grafts to restore contour and cover the defect without replacing eyelid function. Typical codes: 080R07Z, 080RX7Z

Related Codes

080N-UPPER-EYELID-ALTERATION

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

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

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
080R07Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080R0JZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
080R0KZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
080R0ZZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid, Open Approach
080R37Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3JZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3KZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
080R3ZZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid, Percutaneous Approach
080RX7Z	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
080RXJZ	Alteration of Left Lower Eyelid with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with significant lower eyelid laxity and ectropion causing chronic exposure keratopathy and recurrent conjunctival inflammation is admitted for a planned inpatient procedure to tighten and reposition the left lower eyelid tissue to restore proper eyelid contour. The goal is an anatomic alteration of the left lower eyelid without changing its function, typically performed electively when outpatient correction is inadequate or comorbidity requires inpatient monitoring. Typical codes: 080RXZZ, 080R3ZZ
A middle-aged patient who previously underwent cosmetic blepharoplasty on the left lower eyelid presents with wound dehiscence and contour irregularity after surgery; inpatient revision is required to excise scar tissue and reshape the eyelid anatomy to achieve acceptable contour and wound closure. The procedure modifies the left lower eyelid structure (alteration) to correct the complication, often using local tissue rearrangement or grafting depending on defect size. Typical codes: 080R07Z, 080R0ZZ
A younger patient sustains blunt facial trauma to the left lower eyelid with skin avulsion and soft-tissue loss requiring inpatient reconstruction; the operation focuses on altering the anatomic structure of the left lower eyelid, sometimes using autologous tissue grafts to restore contour and cover the defect without replacing eyelid function. Typical codes: 080R07Z, 080RX7Z

Related Codes

080N-UPPER-EYELID-ALTERATION

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

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

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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Lower Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Eyelid Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What is the scope of the Procedure Group 'Lower Eyelid, Left' in ICD-10-PCS?

Which ICD-10-PCS code attributes define this group?

What are the approach variations listed for these codes?

How do tissue substitute options appear in the code list?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 080R important for inpatient care?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What is the scope of the Procedure Group 'Lower Eyelid, Left' in ICD-10-PCS?

Which ICD-10-PCS code attributes define this group?

What are the approach variations listed for these codes?

How do tissue substitute options appear in the code list?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 080R important for inpatient care?

References