0H83XZZDivision of Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0H83XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Division of Left Ear Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Division involves cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Skin and breast procedures, NEC.
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 | 8 | Division |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Skin, Left Ear |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code division of the left ear skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Division, then the subterms Skin, Ear, Left. The entry lists 0H83XZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0H83XZZ
Is 0H83XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Division of Left Ear Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for division of the left ear skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Division, Skin, Ear, Left is a direct entry for 0H83XZZ, Division of Left Ear Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0H83XZZ mean?
The code 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 8 is the Operation (Division); 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 Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0H83XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Division of Left Ear Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.09 (Other incision of external ear). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
