0HHPXYZInsertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HHPXYZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place 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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | P | Skin |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0HHPXYZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0HHPXYZ
Is 0HHPXYZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HHPXYZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HHPXYZ mean?
0HHPXYZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character P is the BodyPart (Skin); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HHPXYZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.99. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
