0HRU078Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HRU078 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 10 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Breast reconstruction.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | H | Skin and Breast |
| 3 | Operation | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | U | Breast, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | 7 | Autologous Tissue Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | 8 | Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code superficial inferior epigastric artery flap of the left replacement, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, then the subterms Replacement, Left. The entry lists 0HRU078 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.
Code History
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Questions About 0HRU078
Is 0HRU078 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for superficial inferior epigastric artery flap of the left replacement?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Replacement, Left is a direct entry for 0HRU078, Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HRU078 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 R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character U is the BodyPart (Breast, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character 7 is the Device (Autologous Tissue Substitute); the 7th character 8 is the Qualifier (Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap).
What MS-DRG does 0HRU078 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 582, 583, 584, 585, 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 0HRU078?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Left Breast using Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.75 (Superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap, free). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
