ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
XHH80HBInsertion of Ultrasound Transmitter and Battery for Endocardiac Pacing Electrode into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11
Short description: Insert US Trnsmtr in Chest Subcu Fasc, Open, New Tech 11
Code last changed in FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About XHH80HB
XHH80HB is the ICD-10-PCS code for a insertion procedure on the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, chest using an open approach with ultrasound transmitter and battery for endocardiac pacing electrode (qualifier: new technology group 11). In ICD-10-PCS, insertion means putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
It is a non-O.R. procedure that is part of the MS-DRG logic for DRG 210 (Cardiac Pacemaker Revision or Device Replacement with MCC) and DRG 211 (Cardiac Pacemaker Revision or Device Replacement without MCC), under the surgical category “Cardiac Pacemaker Revision or Device Replacement”.
It was added in FY2026, effective October 1, 2025.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- XNew Technology
- 2. Body System
- HSkin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast
- 3. Operation
- HInsertion
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part
- 4. Body Part
- 8Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest
- 5. Approach
- 0Open
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
- 6. Device / Substance / Technology
- HUltrasound Transmitter and Battery for Endocardiac Pacing Electrode
- 7. Qualifier
- BNew Technology Group 11
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Cardiac Pacemaker Revision or Device Replacement
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2026 (effective 10/1/2025): Added
- No changes since FY2026.
Common questions about XHH80HB
Is XHH80HB a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. XHH80HB is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is XHH80HB an O.R. procedure?
- No. XHH80HB is designated non-O.R. in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does XHH80HB group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, XHH80HB can group to MS-DRG 210 and MS-DRG 211.