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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 08H1 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the left eye. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an appliance is placed into the left eye to support or monitor ocular physiological function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 08H1 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, Left Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in the left eye and targets the eye body system. Procedures in this group involve placing devices into the left eye to support vision-related or ocular physiological functions without replacing a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific device and insertion procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Eye, Left 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
1	Body Part	Eye, Left

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an appliance is placed into the left eye during an inpatient stay to monitor or assist ocular physiological processes. Assign these codes when the clinical documentation clearly describes insertion of a nonbiological device into the left eye.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08H105Z	Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Left Eye, Open Approach
08H10YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Open Approach
08H131Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H133Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H13YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H17YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
08H18YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
08H1X1Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, External Approach
08H1X3Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left 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 retinal degeneration and profound vision loss is admitted for implantation of an epiretinal visual prosthesis to restore limited visual perception. The procedure involves an open surgical approach to place the prosthetic array on the retinal surface of the left eye under general anesthesia. This is a planned, elective inpatient implant intended to provide sensory restoration when conservative therapies are inadequate. Typical codes: 08H105Z
A middle-aged patient presents with refractory neovascular glaucoma and recurrent intraocular hemorrhage after prior interventions; the surgical team places an infusion device percutaneously into the left eye to allow controlled delivery of medication and maintain intraocular stability. The percutaneous insertion is performed during an urgent inpatient admission to control ongoing hemorrhage and reduce intraocular pressure. This intervention is undertaken because topical and systemic measures have failed to stabilize the eye. Typical codes: 08H133Z
A patient with a previously placed ocular implant develops device malfunction and requires removal and replacement; during the inpatient procedure the surgeon inserts an alternative nonbiological device into the left eye via an open approach to restore the monitoring or assistive function. The case is performed as a revision during the same hospitalization because the malfunction is compromising ocular physiology and vision. Documentation supports an open insertion of another device to correct the failed implant. Typical codes: 08H10YZ

Related Codes

08H0-EYE-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Eye 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08H105Z	Insertion of Epiretinal Visual Prosthesis into Left Eye, Open Approach
08H10YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Open Approach
08H131Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H133Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H13YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Percutaneous Approach
08H17YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
08H18YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Left Eye, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
08H1X1Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Left Eye, External Approach
08H1X3Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Left 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 retinal degeneration and profound vision loss is admitted for implantation of an epiretinal visual prosthesis to restore limited visual perception. The procedure involves an open surgical approach to place the prosthetic array on the retinal surface of the left eye under general anesthesia. This is a planned, elective inpatient implant intended to provide sensory restoration when conservative therapies are inadequate. Typical codes: 08H105Z
A middle-aged patient presents with refractory neovascular glaucoma and recurrent intraocular hemorrhage after prior interventions; the surgical team places an infusion device percutaneously into the left eye to allow controlled delivery of medication and maintain intraocular stability. The percutaneous insertion is performed during an urgent inpatient admission to control ongoing hemorrhage and reduce intraocular pressure. This intervention is undertaken because topical and systemic measures have failed to stabilize the eye. Typical codes: 08H133Z
A patient with a previously placed ocular implant develops device malfunction and requires removal and replacement; during the inpatient procedure the surgeon inserts an alternative nonbiological device into the left eye via an open approach to restore the monitoring or assistive function. The case is performed as a revision during the same hospitalization because the malfunction is compromising ocular physiology and vision. Documentation supports an open insertion of another device to correct the failed implant. Typical codes: 08H10YZ

Related Codes

08H0-EYE-RIGHT-INSERTION

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

Code Attributes

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

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Eye, Left 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 08H1 cover?

What are examples of specific codes within the 08H1 group for the left eye?

Why is accurate coding within the 08H1 group important for inpatient care?

What approaches are represented among the 08H1 codes?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 08H1 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 08H1 cover?

What are examples of specific codes within the 08H1 group for the left eye?

Why is accurate coding within the 08H1 group important for inpatient care?

What approaches are represented among the 08H1 codes?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 08H1 group?

References