0H5RXZZDestruction of Toe Nail, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0H5RXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Destruction of Toe Nail, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581. 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 | R | Toe Nail |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0H5RXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0H5RXZZ
Is 0H5RXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0H5RXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Destruction of Toe Nail, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0H5RXZZ mean?
0H5RXZZ 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 R is the BodyPart (Toe Nail); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0H5RXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Destruction of Toe Nail, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, with relative weights from 1.4431 to 3.2385. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0H5RXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Destruction of Toe Nail, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
