9
The Cornea, Left body part is identified by the character 9 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Excision root operation of the Eye body system
under the Medical and Surgical section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
8 = Eye
Root Operation:
B = Excision
Body Part:
B - Choroid, LeftA - Choroid, RightT - Conjunctiva, LeftS - Conjunctiva, Right9 - Cornea, Left8 - Cornea, RightM - Extraocular Muscle, LeftL - Extraocular Muscle, Right1 - Eye, Left0 - Eye, RightD - Iris, LeftC - Iris, RightY - Lacrimal Duct, LeftX - Lacrimal Duct, RightW - Lacrimal Gland, LeftV - Lacrimal Gland, RightK - Lens, LeftJ - Lens, RightR - Lower Eyelid, LeftQ - Lower Eyelid, RightF - Retina, LeftE - Retina, Right7 - Sclera, Left6 - Sclera, RightP - Upper Eyelid, LeftN - Upper Eyelid, Right5 - Vitreous, Left4 - Vitreous, RightSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
08B9 - Cornea, Left
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