0HTQXZZResection of Finger Nail, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HTQXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Finger Nail, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Nail procedures.
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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Finger Nail |
| 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 resection of the finger nail, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterm Finger Nail. The entry lists 0HTQXZZ 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.
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Questions About 0HTQXZZ
Is 0HTQXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Finger Nail, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for resection of the finger nail?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Resection, Finger Nail is a direct entry for 0HTQXZZ, Resection of Finger Nail, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HTQXZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Finger Nail); 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 0HTQXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Finger Nail, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.23 (Removal of nail, nail bed, or nail fold). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
