0HBQXZZExcision of Finger Nail, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HBQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Excision of Finger Nail, 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 | Q | Finger Nail |
| 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 0HBQXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HBQXZZ
Is 0HBQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HBQXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Excision of Finger Nail, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HBQXZZ mean?
0HBQXZZ 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 Q is the BodyPart (Finger Nail); 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 0HBQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Excision of Finger Nail, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
