0HQ3XZZRepair Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HQ3XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Ear Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Skin laceration repair (excluding perineum).
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 | Q | Repair |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Skin, Left Ear |
| 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 repair of the left ear skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Skin, Ear, Left. The entry lists 0HQ3XZZ 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 0HQ3XZZ
Is 0HQ3XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Ear Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for repair of the left ear skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Repair, Skin, Ear, Left is a direct entry for 0HQ3XZZ, Repair Left Ear Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HQ3XZZ 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 Q is the Operation (Repair); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Skin, Left Ear); 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 is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HQ3XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Ear Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 18.4 (Suture of laceration of external ear) and 86.59 (Closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
