0HQ9XZZRepair Perineum Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HQ9XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Perineum Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRGs 746, 747. 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 Perineal skin repair (1st degree obstetrical and other).
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 | 9 | Skin, Perineum |
| 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 perineum skin, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Repair, then the subterms Skin, Perineum. The entry lists 0HQ9XZZ 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 0HQ9XZZ
Is 0HQ9XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Perineum 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 perineum skin?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Repair, Skin, Perineum is a direct entry for 0HQ9XZZ, Repair Perineum Skin, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HQ9XZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Skin, Perineum); 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 0HQ9XZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Perineum Skin, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 746, 747, with relative weights from 0.8671 to 1.6250. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HQ9XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Perineum Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 71.71 (Suture of laceration of vulva or perineum), 86.59 (Closure of skin and subcutaneous tissue of other sites), and 86.89 (Other repair and reconstruction of skin and subcutaneous tissue). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
