0HQXXZZRepair Left Nipple, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HQXXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Repair Left Nipple, External 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 | X | Nipple, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0HQXXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0HQXXZZ
Is 0HQXXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0HQXXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Repair Left Nipple, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0HQXXZZ mean?
0HQXXZZ 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 X is the BodyPart (Nipple, Left); 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 0HQXXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Repair Left Nipple, External 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 0HQXXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Repair Left Nipple, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.87. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
