0H88XZZDivision of Buttock Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0H88XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Division of Buttock 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 | 8 | Skin, Buttock |
| 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 buttock skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Division, then the subterms Skin, Buttock. The entry lists 0H88XZZ 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 0H88XZZ
Is 0H88XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Division of Buttock 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 buttock skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Division, Skin, Buttock is a direct entry for 0H88XZZ, Division of Buttock Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0H88XZZ 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 8 is the BodyPart (Skin, Buttock); 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 0H88XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Division of Buttock Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.09 (Other incision of skin and subcutaneous tissue). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
