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