ICD-10-PCS Code For Eye Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 08H0 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the right eye. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed in the right eye to provide monitoring, assistance, or functional support without replacing the eye. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 08H0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Eye, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the right eye. These procedures target the eye body system and involve placing devices without replacing the anatomical structure. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these insertions ensures inpatient records reflect the device-based intervention and supports correct reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Eye, Right

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Eye, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Eye, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an appliance is placed into the right eye during an inpatient stay to provide monitoring, assistive function, or therapeutic support without replacing the eye. Do not use these codes for procedures that replace the eye or for insertions into other body parts.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08H005Z	Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach
08H00YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Open Approach
08H031Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H03YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H07YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
08H08YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
08H0X1Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, External Approach
08H0X3Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Eye, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
115	Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit
116	Intraocular Procedures with CC/MCC
117	Intraocular Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with progressive outer retinal degeneration and profound loss of central vision is admitted electively for implantation of a retinal prosthesis to restore some visual perception; the procedure is planned after preoperative imaging confirms suitable anatomy and the device is placed into the right eye via an open surgical approach to interface with the epiretinal surface. Typical codes: 08H005Z
A middle-aged patient with an intraocular malignancy undergoes percutaneous placement of a radioactive element into the right eye for targeted brachytherapy during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring and pain control; the device is introduced through the skin into the right globe to deliver localized radiation while preserving surrounding tissues. Typical codes: 08H031Z, 08H0X1Z
A patient with recurrent intraocular hemorrhage and chronic elevated intraocular pressure following prior procedures is admitted for placement of an infusion device into the right eye to provide sustained intraocular drug delivery and fluid management when outpatient measures have failed; the device is inserted percutaneously or via an external approach depending on anatomy and surgical plan. Typical codes: 08H033Z, 08H0X3Z

Related Codes

08H1-EYE-LEFT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Eye 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08H005Z	Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Right Eye, Open Approach
08H00YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Open Approach
08H031Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H03YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H07YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
08H08YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Right Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
08H0X1Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Right Eye, External Approach
08H0X3Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Eye, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
115	Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit
116	Intraocular Procedures with CC/MCC
117	Intraocular Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with progressive outer retinal degeneration and profound loss of central vision is admitted electively for implantation of a retinal prosthesis to restore some visual perception; the procedure is planned after preoperative imaging confirms suitable anatomy and the device is placed into the right eye via an open surgical approach to interface with the epiretinal surface. Typical codes: 08H005Z
A middle-aged patient with an intraocular malignancy undergoes percutaneous placement of a radioactive element into the right eye for targeted brachytherapy during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring and pain control; the device is introduced through the skin into the right globe to deliver localized radiation while preserving surrounding tissues. Typical codes: 08H031Z, 08H0X1Z
A patient with recurrent intraocular hemorrhage and chronic elevated intraocular pressure following prior procedures is admitted for placement of an infusion device into the right eye to provide sustained intraocular drug delivery and fluid management when outpatient measures have failed; the device is inserted percutaneously or via an external approach depending on anatomy and surgical plan. Typical codes: 08H033Z, 08H0X3Z

Related Codes

08H1-EYE-LEFT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Eye 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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Eye, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Eye Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Eye, Right Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 08H0 represent?

What types of approaches are represented within the 08H0 code group?

Which specific devices or insertions are listed in the 08H0 codes?

How does accurate ICD-10-PCS coding in the 08H0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 08H0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 08H0 represent?

What types of approaches are represented within the 08H0 code group?

Which specific devices or insertions are listed in the 08H0 codes?

How does accurate ICD-10-PCS coding in the 08H0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 08H0 group?

References