0HN0XZZRelease Scalp Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HN0XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Scalp Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Skin and breast procedures, NEC.
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 | N | Release |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Skin, Scalp |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code release of the scalp skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Skin, Scalp. The entry lists 0HN0XZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0HN0XZZ
Is 0HN0XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Scalp Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for release of the scalp skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Release, Skin, Scalp is a direct entry for 0HN0XZZ, Release Scalp Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HN0XZZ mean?
The code 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 N is the Operation (Release); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Skin, Scalp); 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 0HN0XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Scalp Skin, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HN0XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Scalp Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.84 (Relaxation of scar or web contracture of skin). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
