0HB9XZZExcision of Perineum Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HB9XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Perineum Skin, 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 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 | 9 | Skin, Perineum |
| 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 0HB9XZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HB9XZZ
Is 0HB9XZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HB9XZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Perineum Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HB9XZZ mean?
0HB9XZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Skin, Perineum); 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 0HB9XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Excision of Perineum Skin, 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 0HB9XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Perineum Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 71.3 and 86.3. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
