0HNAXZZRelease Inguinal Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HNAXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Inguinal Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 9 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 | A | Skin, Inguinal |
| 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 inguinal skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Release, then the subterms Skin, Inguinal. The entry lists 0HNAXZZ 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 0HNAXZZ
Is 0HNAXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Release Inguinal 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 inguinal skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Release, Skin, Inguinal is a direct entry for 0HNAXZZ, Release Inguinal Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HNAXZZ 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 A is the BodyPart (Skin, Inguinal); 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 0HNAXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Release Inguinal Skin, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3810 to 7.5502. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HNAXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Release Inguinal 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.
