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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

08NW0ZZRelease Left Lacrimal Gland, Open Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 08NW0ZZ

08NW0ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the left lacrimal gland using an open approach. In ICD-10-PCS, release means freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.

In plain terms, this corresponds to other operations on lacrimal gland, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (09.3).

For a different body part, codes include 08NA0ZZ (right choroid), 08NB0ZZ (left choroid), 08NL0ZZ (right extraocular muscle), 08NM0ZZ (left extraocular muscle), 08NN0ZZ (right upper eyelid), 08NP0ZZ (left upper eyelid) and 5 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 08NW3ZZ (percutaneous).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 115 (Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC), DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC), DRG 957 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC) and DRG 958 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC), under the surgical categories “Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
8Eye
3. Operation
NRelease

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

4. Body Part
WLacrimal Gland, Left
5. Approach
0Open

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different approach

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

MDC 02 · Diseases and Disorders of the Eye · Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 09.3Other operations on lacrimal glandapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 08NW0ZZ

Is 08NW0ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 08NW0ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 08NW0ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 08NW0ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 08NW0ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 08NW0ZZ can group to MS-DRG 115, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908, MS-DRG 909, MS-DRG 957 and MS-DRG 958.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 08NW0ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 08NW0ZZ to ICD-9-CM 09.3 (Other operations on lacrimal gland).