0H53XZDDestruction of Left Ear Skin, Multiple, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0H53XZD is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Left Ear Skin, Multiple, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Destruction involves physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | H | Skin and Breast |
| 3 | Operation | 5 | Destruction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Skin, Left Ear |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | D | Multiple |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0H53XZD under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0H53XZD
Is 0H53XZD a billable code?
Yes. 0H53XZD is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Left Ear Skin, Multiple, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0H53XZD mean?
0H53XZD breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character H is the Body System (Skin and Breast); the 3rd character 5 is the Operation (Destruction); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Skin, Left Ear); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character D is the Qualifier (Multiple).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0H53XZD?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Left Ear Skin, Multiple, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
