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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H2T includes procedures performed to change devices in the Breast, Right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an implanted or external device on the right breast is removed and a similar or identical device is put back without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H2T group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Breast Right Change Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that involve changing an implanted or external device on the right breast without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. The procedures target the Skin and Breast body system and consist of removing and replacing an identical or similar device on the right breast. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific root operation and anatomic site, which supports correct case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Breast Right 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
T	Body Part	Breast, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted or external device on the right breast is exchanged for a similar or identical device and the skin or mucous membrane is not cut or punctured. Do not use these codes if the procedure involves cutting, puncturing, or manipulation beyond removing and replacing the device.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H2TX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Right Breast, External Approach
0H2TXYZ	Change Other Device in Right Breast, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with a recently placed external closed-suction drain on the right breast following mastectomy develops persistent seroma but the existing drain is malfunctioning and cannot be repositioned; the patient is admitted for observation and the dysfunctional external drainage device is removed and replaced at the bedside without incising the skin. Typical codes: 0H2TX0Z
An elective inpatient admission for exchange of an external port-style wound drainage device on the right breast after completion of adjuvant therapy; the original external drainage device is removed and a similar external drainage device is placed without cutting or puncturing the skin during the planned device change. Typical codes: 0H2TX0Z
A patient presents with irritation and recurrent localized infection around a nonstandard external breast device (not a drainage system) placed for topical medication delivery; after conservative management fails, the device is removed and an identical or similar external device is substituted without incision, as part of inpatient management for infection control. Typical codes: 0H2TXYZ

Related Codes

0H2P-SKIN-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin: 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
0H2TX0Z	Change Drainage Device in Right Breast, External Approach
0H2TXYZ	Change Other Device in Right Breast, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with a recently placed external closed-suction drain on the right breast following mastectomy develops persistent seroma but the existing drain is malfunctioning and cannot be repositioned; the patient is admitted for observation and the dysfunctional external drainage device is removed and replaced at the bedside without incising the skin. Typical codes: 0H2TX0Z
An elective inpatient admission for exchange of an external port-style wound drainage device on the right breast after completion of adjuvant therapy; the original external drainage device is removed and a similar external drainage device is placed without cutting or puncturing the skin during the planned device change. Typical codes: 0H2TX0Z
A patient presents with irritation and recurrent localized infection around a nonstandard external breast device (not a drainage system) placed for topical medication delivery; after conservative management fails, the device is removed and an identical or similar external device is substituted without incision, as part of inpatient management for infection control. Typical codes: 0H2TXYZ

Related Codes

0H2P-SKIN-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin: 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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Code Attributes

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Breast Right Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0H2T represent?

Which body system and operation are specified for codes in 0H2T?

When should a procedure be coded to `0H2TX0Z` or `0H2TXYZ`?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0H2T important for inpatient records?

Does the 0H2T group involve cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0H2T represent?

Which body system and operation are specified for codes in 0H2T?

When should a procedure be coded to `0H2TX0Z` or `0H2TXYZ`?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0H2T important for inpatient records?

Does the 0H2T group involve cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane?

References