0HQW0ZZRepair Right Nipple, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HQW0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Right Nipple, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
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 | W | Nipple, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0HQW0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HQW0ZZ
Is 0HQW0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HQW0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Right Nipple, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HQW0ZZ mean?
0HQW0ZZ 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 W is the BodyPart (Nipple, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0HQW0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Right Nipple, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 584, 585, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HQW0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Right Nipple, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.87. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
