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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 08PK includes procedures performed to remove devices from the left lens of the eye. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device or implant associated with the left lens requires explantation or extraction due to malfunction, complication, or planned replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 08PK group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lens, Left Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve the removal of a device or implant from the left lens of the eye and target the eye body system. These removal operations commonly include explantation of intraocular lenses or extraction of other foreign lens devices. Accurate coding of the specific left lens removal supports clinical documentation and ensures appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the services actually provided.

Code Attributes

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

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Lens, Left 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
K	Body Part	Lens, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device or implant is intentionally removed from the left lens during an inpatient encounter. Typical clinical circumstances include device malfunction, infection, displacement, or planned replacement of an intraocular lens.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08PK3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08PK3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Left 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 dislocated posterior-chamber intraocular lens (IOL) after a fall presents with decreased vision, pain, and signs of inflammation requiring inpatient surgical management to remove the malpositioned implant from the left lens before secondary IOL placement. The operative plan is explantation of the synthetic lens implant via a percutaneous (incisional) ophthalmic approach to control inflammation and prevent further corneal or retinal compromise. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned exchange of a malfunctioning left intraocular lens that is causing progressive visual distortion and glare; preoperative evaluation shows a stable eye otherwise and the team schedules inpatient removal of the synthetic lens implant prior to implantation of a new lens. The procedure involves percutaneous removal of the left lens device in a controlled, nonurgent setting to restore proper refraction and permit immediate or staged replacement. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ
A patient develops endophthalmitis with prosthetic material–related infection centered on a left lens implant following prior cataract surgery, necessitating urgent explantation of the infected device to control the infection and preserve the eye. The infected material is removed from the left lens via a percutaneous approach as part of the acute operative debridement and infection control. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ, 08PK3YZ

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

08PJ-LENS-RIGHT-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lens Right: 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
08PK3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08PK3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Left 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 dislocated posterior-chamber intraocular lens (IOL) after a fall presents with decreased vision, pain, and signs of inflammation requiring inpatient surgical management to remove the malpositioned implant from the left lens before secondary IOL placement. The operative plan is explantation of the synthetic lens implant via a percutaneous (incisional) ophthalmic approach to control inflammation and prevent further corneal or retinal compromise. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for planned exchange of a malfunctioning left intraocular lens that is causing progressive visual distortion and glare; preoperative evaluation shows a stable eye otherwise and the team schedules inpatient removal of the synthetic lens implant prior to implantation of a new lens. The procedure involves percutaneous removal of the left lens device in a controlled, nonurgent setting to restore proper refraction and permit immediate or staged replacement. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ
A patient develops endophthalmitis with prosthetic material–related infection centered on a left lens implant following prior cataract surgery, necessitating urgent explantation of the infected device to control the infection and preserve the eye. The infected material is removed from the left lens via a percutaneous approach as part of the acute operative debridement and infection control. Typical codes: 08PK3JZ, 08PK3YZ

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

08PJ-LENS-RIGHT-REMOVAL

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

Code Attributes

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Lens, Left Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers removal of a device from the left lens?

What specific codes are included in the 08PK code group for left lens removal?

What are the ICD-10-PCS code attributes for 08PK?

How does accurate coding in 08PK affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures coded in 08PK?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers removal of a device from the left lens?

What specific codes are included in the 08PK code group for left lens removal?

What are the ICD-10-PCS code attributes for 08PK?

How does accurate coding in 08PK affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures coded in 08PK?

References