8E09XY8Suture Removal from Head and Neck Region
- Billable / Specific Code
8E09XY8 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Suture Removal from Head and Neck Region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Other Procedures involves methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Skin and breast procedures, NEC.
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 | 8 | Other Procedures |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Other Procedures |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 9 | Head and Neck Region |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Method | Y | Other Method |
| 7 | Qualifier | 8 | Suture Removal |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code suture removal of the head and neck region, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Suture Removal, then the subterm Head and Neck Region. The entry lists 8E09XY8 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.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About 8E09XY8
Is 8E09XY8 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Suture Removal from Head and Neck Region on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for suture removal of the head and neck region?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Suture Removal, Head and Neck Region is a direct entry for 8E09XY8, Suture Removal from Head and Neck Region, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 8E09XY8 mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 8 is the Section (Other Procedures); the 2nd character E is the Body System (Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Other Procedures); the 4th character 9 is the BodyRegion (Head and Neck Region); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Y is the Method (Other Method); the 7th character 8 is the Qualifier (Suture Removal).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 8E09XY8?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Suture Removal from Head and Neck Region crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.38 (Removal of sutures from head and neck). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
