0HMLXZZReattachment of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HMLXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Reattachment of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Reattachment involves putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location.
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 | M | Reattachment |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Skin, Left Lower Leg |
| 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 0HMLXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0HMLXZZ
Is 0HMLXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HMLXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Reattachment of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HMLXZZ mean?
0HMLXZZ 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 M is the Operation (Reattachment); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Skin, Left Lower Leg); 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 0HMLXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Reattachment of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HMLXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Reattachment of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
