0HHX0NZInsertion of Tissue Expander into Left Nipple, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HHX0NZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Nipple, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. 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 | X | Nipple, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | N | Tissue Expander |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0HHX0NZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HHX0NZ
Is 0HHX0NZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HHX0NZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Nipple, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HHX0NZ mean?
0HHX0NZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Nipple, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character N is the Device (Tissue Expander); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0HHX0NZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Nipple, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 584, 585, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HHX0NZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Tissue Expander into Left Nipple, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.95. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
