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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

08NY8ZZRelease Left Lacrimal Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Release Left Lacrimal Duct, Endo

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 08NY8ZZ

08NY8ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a release procedure on the left lacrimal duct using a via natural or artificial opening endoscopic 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 system, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (09.99).

For a different body part, codes include 08NX8ZZ (right lacrimal duct).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 08NY0ZZ (open), 08NY3ZZ (percutaneous) and 08NY7ZZ (via natural or artificial opening).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 115 (Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit), DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC) and DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC), under the surgical categories “Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit”, “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

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
YLacrimal Duct, Left

Includes: Lacrimal canaliculus; Lacrimal punctum; Lacrimal sac; Nasolacrimal duct

5. Approach
8Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

6. Device
ZNo Device
7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

Different body part

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 →
  • 09.99Other operations on lacrimal systemapproximate

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

Code history

  1. 2016
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  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  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 08NY8ZZ

Is 08NY8ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 08NY8ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 08NY8ZZ an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 08NY8ZZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 08NY8ZZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 08NY8ZZ can group to MS-DRG 115, MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 907 and MS-DRG 908.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 08NY8ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map 08NY8ZZ to ICD-9-CM 09.99 (Other operations on lacrimal system).