0HB6XZZExcision of Back Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HB6XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Back Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Excision involves cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of 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 | B | Excision |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Skin, Back |
| 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 0HB6XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HB6XZZ
Is 0HB6XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HB6XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Back Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HB6XZZ mean?
0HB6XZZ 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 B is the Operation (Excision); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Skin, Back); 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 0HB6XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Back Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.22 and 86.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
