ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H0U includes procedures performed to alter anatomical structures in the left breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs modification of the left breast form without affecting its function, such as contouring or reshaping. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H0U group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Breast, Left Alteration Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve modifying the anatomical structure of the left breast without changing its physiological function, and they target the skin and breast body system. These inpatient alteration procedures include contouring, reshaping, or other changes to form that do not affect breast function. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures the hospital record reflects the specific anatomic site and operation for proper case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
0	Operation	Alteration
U	Body Part	Breast, Left

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Breast, Left Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
0	Operation	Alteration
U	Body Part	Breast, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the documented procedure explicitly describes altering the left breast’s anatomical structure, such as contouring or reshaping, with no functional change. Do not use these codes for procedures that remove, augment with implants, or otherwise change function; those require different ICD-10-PCS groups.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H0U07Z	Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0JZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0KZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0ZZ	Alteration of Left Breast, Open Approach
0H0U37Z	Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3JZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3KZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3ZZ	Alteration of Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
584	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures with CC/MCC
585	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 55-year-old woman with significant post-mastectomy chest wall deformity and symptomatic contour irregularity is admitted for planned inpatient reconstruction-stage contouring to improve prosthetic fit and relieve pain; the surgeon performs open reshaping of the left breast pocket and adjacent tissue to restore form without altering breast physiological function. Typical codes: 0H0U07Z, 0H0U0ZZ
A 28-year-old woman with a large congenital tuberous deformity of the left breast presents electively for corrective reshaping to achieve symmetry after conservative measures failed; the procedure involves percutaneous molding and tissue release with insertion of a temporary autologous tissue scaffold to change contour while preserving function, performed as an inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 0H0U37Z, 0H0U3KZ
A 62-year-old patient develops wound contracture and significant contour distortion of the left breast following prior radiation therapy, resulting in pain and impaired prosthetic use; during an urgent inpatient admission the team performs open revisionary alteration to release scars and reshape the breast using a synthetic tissue substitute to restore form without altering physiological function. Typical codes: 0H0U0JZ, 0H0U0ZZ

Related Codes

0H0T-BREAST-RIGHT-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0H0V-BREAST-BILATERAL-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H0U07Z	Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0JZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0KZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0H0U0ZZ	Alteration of Left Breast, Open Approach
0H0U37Z	Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3JZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3KZ	Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0H0U3ZZ	Alteration of Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
584	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures with CC/MCC
585	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

Showing 1–10 of 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 55-year-old woman with significant post-mastectomy chest wall deformity and symptomatic contour irregularity is admitted for planned inpatient reconstruction-stage contouring to improve prosthetic fit and relieve pain; the surgeon performs open reshaping of the left breast pocket and adjacent tissue to restore form without altering breast physiological function. Typical codes: 0H0U07Z, 0H0U0ZZ
A 28-year-old woman with a large congenital tuberous deformity of the left breast presents electively for corrective reshaping to achieve symmetry after conservative measures failed; the procedure involves percutaneous molding and tissue release with insertion of a temporary autologous tissue scaffold to change contour while preserving function, performed as an inpatient for monitoring. Typical codes: 0H0U37Z, 0H0U3KZ
A 62-year-old patient develops wound contracture and significant contour distortion of the left breast following prior radiation therapy, resulting in pain and impaired prosthetic use; during an urgent inpatient admission the team performs open revisionary alteration to release scars and reshape the breast using a synthetic tissue substitute to restore form without altering physiological function. Typical codes: 0H0U0JZ, 0H0U0ZZ

Related Codes

0H0T-BREAST-RIGHT-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0H0V-BREAST-BILATERAL-ALTERATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Breast, Left Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Breast, Left Alteration Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0H0U?

What are the body system and operation attributes for 0H0U codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent alteration of the left breast with tissue substitutes?

How do 0H0U codes affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0H0U code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0H0U?

What are the body system and operation attributes for 0H0U codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent alteration of the left breast with tissue substitutes?

How do 0H0U codes affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0H0U code group?

References