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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 08WK includes procedures performed to revise intraocular lenses in the left lens. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a left lens requires correction, repositioning, or replacement due to malfunction, displacement, or other complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 08WK group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific revision procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Lens Revision Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve revision of the left ocular lens and target the eye body system. These revision procedures correct or reposition a malfunctioning or displaced lens and may include removal, replacement, or adjustment of lens material or implants. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific intraocular revision performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical tracking.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Lens Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes a revision procedure on the left lens to correct displacement, malfunction, or complications associated with a prior lens or implant. Select the code that reflects the exact revision technique and left lens as the body part addressed during the procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08WK3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08WK3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08WKXJZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Lens, External 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 presents urgently with acute visual loss and pain after recent cataract surgery; imaging and exam show a dislocated intraocular lens into the posterior chamber causing corneal edema and intraocular inflammation, necessitating inpatient stabilization and surgical correction to reposition or exchange the implant in the left eye. A revision procedure is performed on the left lens to correct the malpositioned implant and restore ocular anatomy. Typical codes: 08WK3JZ, 08WK3YZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned correction of a chronically decentered left intraocular lens from prior trauma that is causing monocular diplopia and decreased visual acuity; the procedure involves external access to adjust or revise the implanted lens and secure proper centration. Because this is a nonurgent, planned revision of the left lens implant via an external approach, a left-lens revision code from the group is used. Typical codes: 08WKXJZ
A patient with a prior synthetic lens implant develops persistent inflammation and suspected biofilm around the device with recurrent episodes of endophthalmitis; after inpatient treatment of infection, the surgical team performs a percutaneous revision to remove infected material and revise the left lens implant to control the source of infection. This inpatient revision addresses device malfunction and infection-related compromise of the left lens. Typical codes: 08WK3YZ, 08WK3JZ

Related Codes

08W0-EYE-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08W1-LEFT-EYE-REVISION

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

08WJ-LENS-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08WL-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08WM-LEFT-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-REVISION

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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
08WK3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08WK3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Lens, Percutaneous Approach
08WKXJZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Lens, External 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 presents urgently with acute visual loss and pain after recent cataract surgery; imaging and exam show a dislocated intraocular lens into the posterior chamber causing corneal edema and intraocular inflammation, necessitating inpatient stabilization and surgical correction to reposition or exchange the implant in the left eye. A revision procedure is performed on the left lens to correct the malpositioned implant and restore ocular anatomy. Typical codes: 08WK3JZ, 08WK3YZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned correction of a chronically decentered left intraocular lens from prior trauma that is causing monocular diplopia and decreased visual acuity; the procedure involves external access to adjust or revise the implanted lens and secure proper centration. Because this is a nonurgent, planned revision of the left lens implant via an external approach, a left-lens revision code from the group is used. Typical codes: 08WKXJZ
A patient with a prior synthetic lens implant develops persistent inflammation and suspected biofilm around the device with recurrent episodes of endophthalmitis; after inpatient treatment of infection, the surgical team performs a percutaneous revision to remove infected material and revise the left lens implant to control the source of infection. This inpatient revision addresses device malfunction and infection-related compromise of the left lens. Typical codes: 08WK3YZ, 08WK3JZ

Related Codes

08W0-EYE-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08W1-LEFT-EYE-REVISION

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

08WJ-LENS-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08WL-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-RIGHT-REVISION

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

08WM-LEFT-EXTRAOCULAR-MUSCLE-REVISION

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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Left Lens Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Lens Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 08WK group represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 08WK group?

When should a procedure from the 08WK group be used for inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the 08WK procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 08WK code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 08WK group represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 08WK group?

When should a procedure from the 08WK group be used for inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the 08WK procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 08WK code group?

References