0HTWXZZResection of Right Nipple, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HTWXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Right Nipple, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 8 MS-DRGs. 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 Mastectomy and lumpectomy.
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 | W | Nipple, Right |
| 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 right nipple, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resection, then the subterms Nipple, Right. The entry lists 0HTWXZZ 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 0HTWXZZ
Is 0HTWXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Right Nipple, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for resection of the right nipple?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Resection, Nipple, Right is a direct entry for 0HTWXZZ, Resection of Right Nipple, External Approach, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HTWXZZ 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 W is the BodyPart (Nipple, Right); 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 0HTWXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Right Nipple, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 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 0HTWXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Right Nipple, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 85.25 (Excision of nipple). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
