ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for eye globe replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of › eye globe”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding eye globe replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of
The ICD-10-CM code for eye globe replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of is Z97.0 (Presence of artificial eye).
Within Z97 (presence of other devices), Z97.0 is specifically for presence of artificial eye. Related codes cover artificial limb (complete) (partial) (Z97.1), dental prosthetic device (complete) (partial) (Z97.2), spectacles and contact lenses (Z97.3), external hearing-aid (Z97.4), (intrauterine) contraceptive device (Z97.5) and other specified devices (Z97.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about eye globe replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for eye globe replacement by artificial or mechanical device or prosthesis of?
- Z97.0 — Presence of artificial eye.
Is Z97.0 billable?
- Yes. Z97.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z97.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z97.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z97.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.