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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 08PJ includes procedures performed to remove lenses in the right eye. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a lens or lens implant is extracted from the right eye due to damage, displacement, opacity, or other clinical indications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 08PJ group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lens Right Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve removal of the right eye lens and target the eye body system. These operations extract a lens implant or natural lens from the right eye and may be performed for lens damage, dislocation, or other pathology. Accurate coding of these removals supports correct inpatient documentation and appropriate payment for surgical eye care.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
P	Operation	Removal
J	Body Part	Lens, Right

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Lens Right Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
8	Body System	Eye
P	Operation	Removal
J	Body Part	Lens, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a removal (extraction or explantation) of the right eye lens is performed during an inpatient encounter. Codes apply when the clinical procedure explicitly documents removal of the right lens for reasons such as opacity, damage, displacement, or implant removal.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08PJ3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08PJ3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

Showing 1–10 of 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of age-related cataract surgery presents with acute pain, decreased vision, and signs of endophthalmitis after recent intraocular inflammation; inpatient admission is required for urgent surgical source control and intraocular management. The right intraocular lens implant is explanted percutaneously to remove the infected synthetic material and allow appropriate intraocular therapy and culture-directed treatment. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ
A middle-aged patient with a dislocated posterior chamber lens implant in the right eye after blunt orbital trauma is admitted for planned removal to prevent corneal endothelial damage and recurrent inflammation; the procedure is scheduled as an inpatient due to comorbidities and anticipated postoperative monitoring. The displaced synthetic substitute in the right lens is removed via a percutaneous approach to restore ocular anatomy and reduce risk of further complications. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ
An adult patient with chronic anterior chamber reaction and progressive corneal decompensation months after complex right-eye cataract surgery is taken to the operating room for removal of a malfunctioning or malpositioned right intraocular lens implant. The explantation of the synthetic lens substitute is performed percutaneously during an inpatient admission to address the complication and prepare for possible secondary lens implantation. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ, 08PJ3YZ

Related Codes

08P0-EYE-RIGHT-REMOVAL

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

08P1-LEFT-EYE-REMOVAL

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

08PK-LEFT-LENS-REMOVAL

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

08PL-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Extraocular Muscle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

08PM-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-LEFT-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Extraocular Muscle 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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08PJ3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08PJ3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Right Lens, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

Showing 1–10 of 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of age-related cataract surgery presents with acute pain, decreased vision, and signs of endophthalmitis after recent intraocular inflammation; inpatient admission is required for urgent surgical source control and intraocular management. The right intraocular lens implant is explanted percutaneously to remove the infected synthetic material and allow appropriate intraocular therapy and culture-directed treatment. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ
A middle-aged patient with a dislocated posterior chamber lens implant in the right eye after blunt orbital trauma is admitted for planned removal to prevent corneal endothelial damage and recurrent inflammation; the procedure is scheduled as an inpatient due to comorbidities and anticipated postoperative monitoring. The displaced synthetic substitute in the right lens is removed via a percutaneous approach to restore ocular anatomy and reduce risk of further complications. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ
An adult patient with chronic anterior chamber reaction and progressive corneal decompensation months after complex right-eye cataract surgery is taken to the operating room for removal of a malfunctioning or malpositioned right intraocular lens implant. The explantation of the synthetic lens substitute is performed percutaneously during an inpatient admission to address the complication and prepare for possible secondary lens implantation. Typical codes: 08PJ3JZ, 08PJ3YZ

Related Codes

08P0-EYE-RIGHT-REMOVAL

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

08P1-LEFT-EYE-REMOVAL

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

08PK-LEFT-LENS-REMOVAL

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

08PL-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Extraocular Muscle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

08PM-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-LEFT-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Extraocular Muscle 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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Lens Right Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lens Right Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 08PJ group for right lens removal?

What is the clinical focus of procedures in the 08PJ code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and operation are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding within the 08PJ group affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded from the 08PJ group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 08PJ group for right lens removal?

What is the clinical focus of procedures in the 08PJ code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and operation are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding within the 08PJ group affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded from the 08PJ group?

References