ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H2P includes procedures performed to change devices in skin. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an identical or similar device is removed from and replaced on or in the skin without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H2P group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Change Procedure Overview

The procedures in this group involve changing a device on or in the skin without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. These codes target the Skin and Breast body system and describe replacement of an identical or similar device in or on the skin. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the exact operation performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
2	Operation	Change
P	Body Part	Skin

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Skin Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
2	Operation	Change
P	Body Part	Skin

When to Use

Use these codes when an identical or similar device is taken off and then put back on or in the skin without any incision or puncture of the skin or a mucous membrane. These codes apply to inpatient documentation where the operation performed is change and the targeted body part is the skin.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H2PX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Skin, External Approach
0H2PXYZ	Change Other Device in Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation is admitted with a leaking, clogged external skin drainage pouch (e.g., ostomy appliance adhesive or wound drainage appliance) that cannot be managed at bedside due to skin maceration and risk of contamination. Inpatient staff remove the faulty external drainage device and replace it with an identical external drainage device on the skin without any incision or puncture. The procedure is performed to restore a sealed drainage system over compromised periwound skin and allow safe inpatient wound management. Typical codes: 0H2PX0Z
A medically complex patient is scheduled for planned inpatient dressing management and device maintenance after a recent large wound closure; the existing external negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing and external drainage device are removed and replaced with an identical external device on the skin as part of routine inpatient wound care. There is no incision or puncture — only removal and replacement of the external device to maintain effective wound drainage during the hospitalization. Typical codes: 0H2PX0Z
A patient is readmitted with irritation and failure of an external skin-mounted device (non-draining adhesive reservoir) after prior outpatient placement; during the admission the compromised external device is taken off and a similar external device is put back on the same skin site to address leakage and skin breakdown, without any cutting or puncture. This procedure is a revision of the external device only to manage a device-related complication while preserving the skin integrity. Typical codes: 0H2PXYZ

Related Codes

0H2T-BREAST-RIGHT-CHANGE

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

0H2U-LEFT-BREAST-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Left: 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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H2PX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Skin, External Approach
0H2PXYZ	Change Other Device in Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation is admitted with a leaking, clogged external skin drainage pouch (e.g., ostomy appliance adhesive or wound drainage appliance) that cannot be managed at bedside due to skin maceration and risk of contamination. Inpatient staff remove the faulty external drainage device and replace it with an identical external drainage device on the skin without any incision or puncture. The procedure is performed to restore a sealed drainage system over compromised periwound skin and allow safe inpatient wound management. Typical codes: 0H2PX0Z
A medically complex patient is scheduled for planned inpatient dressing management and device maintenance after a recent large wound closure; the existing external negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing and external drainage device are removed and replaced with an identical external device on the skin as part of routine inpatient wound care. There is no incision or puncture — only removal and replacement of the external device to maintain effective wound drainage during the hospitalization. Typical codes: 0H2PX0Z
A patient is readmitted with irritation and failure of an external skin-mounted device (non-draining adhesive reservoir) after prior outpatient placement; during the admission the compromised external device is taken off and a similar external device is put back on the same skin site to address leakage and skin breakdown, without any cutting or puncture. This procedure is a revision of the external device only to manage a device-related complication while preserving the skin integrity. Typical codes: 0H2PXYZ

Related Codes

0H2T-BREAST-RIGHT-CHANGE

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

0H2U-LEFT-BREAST-CHANGE

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

Code Attributes

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Skin Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0H2P?

What is the operation and approach described by these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

What body system and section do these codes belong to?

How does accurate coding within the 0H2P group affect inpatient documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0H2P?

What is the operation and approach described by these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

What body system and section do these codes belong to?

How does accurate coding within the 0H2P group affect inpatient documentation?

References