0H9XXZXDrainage of Left Nipple, External Approach, Diagnostic
- Billable / Specific Code
0H9XXZX is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Drainage of Left Nipple, External Approach, Diagnostic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Drainage involves taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
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 | 9 | Drainage |
| 4 | BodyPart | X | Nipple, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0H9XXZX under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0H9XXZX
Is 0H9XXZX a billable code?
Yes. 0H9XXZX is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Drainage of Left Nipple, External Approach, Diagnostic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0H9XXZX mean?
0H9XXZX 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 9 is the Operation (Drainage); the 4th character X is the BodyPart (Nipple, Left); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character X is the Qualifier (Diagnostic).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0H9XXZX?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Drainage of Left Nipple, External Approach, Diagnostic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.11. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
