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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

08RTXKZReplacement of Left Conjunctiva with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replace of L Conjunctiva with Nonaut Sub, Extern Approach

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 08RTXKZ

08RTXKZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the left conjunctiva using an external approach with nonautologous tissue substitute. In ICD-10-PCS, replacement means putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.

In plain terms, this corresponds to reconstruction of conjunctival cul-de-sac with free graft and other free graft to conjunctiva, the ICD-9-CM procedure titles it maps to (10.42 and 10.44).

For a different body part, codes include 08R6XKZ (right sclera), 08R7XKZ (left sclera), 08R8XKZ (right cornea), 08R9XKZ (left cornea), 08RNXKZ (right upper eyelid), 08RPXKZ (left upper eyelid) and 3 more.

With a different device, use 08RTX7Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 08RTXJZ (synthetic substitute).

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
RReplacement

Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part

The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure

Includes: Total hip replacement, bone graft, free skin graft

4. Body Part
TConjunctiva, Left

Includes: Plica semilunaris

5. Approach
XExternal

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

6. Device
KNonautologous Tissue Substitute

Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft

7. Qualifier
ZNo Qualifier

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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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 →
  • 10.42Reconstruction of conjunctival cul-de-sac with free graftapproximate
  • 10.44Other free graft to conjunctivaapproximate

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 08RTXKZ

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

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

Is 08RTXKZ an O.R. procedure?

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

What DRG does 08RTXKZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 08RTXKZ 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 08RTXKZ?

The CMS GEMs map 08RTXKZ to ICD-9-CM 10.42 (Reconstruction of conjunctival cul-de-sac with free graft) and 10.44 (Other free graft to conjunctiva).