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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H92 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from the skin of the right ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs drainage of the skin of the right ear to relieve infection, remove accumulated fluid, or decompress an abscess. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H92 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Right Ear Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve drainage of the skin of the right ear, targeting the skin and breast body system and specifically the skin of the right ear. These drainage procedures remove fluids or gases from a body part through incision, aspiration, or similar techniques. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the procedure performed and supports correct 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
9	Operation	Drainage
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

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Skin Right Ear Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when drainage of the skin of the right ear is performed during an inpatient encounter to evacuate pus, blood, serous fluid, or other collections. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the method and approach used for the drainage procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H92X0Z	Drainage of Right Ear Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H92XZX	Drainage of Right Ear Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H92XZZ	Drainage of Right Ear Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with an acute painful, fluctuant abscess on the external skin of the right ear after several days of progressive erythema and purulent drainage. Inpatient management includes incision and placement of a small external drainage device to evacuate pus and permit ongoing drainage given surrounding cellulitis and need for close monitoring. A drainage device placed through an external approach to the right ear skin best matches the procedure performed. Typical codes: 0H92X0Z
An older adult with a history of recurrent sebaceous cysts of the right pinna is admitted for planned operative drainage to relieve chronic intermittent serous collections and reduce risk of repeated infection. The procedure is performed via an external approach to aspirate and drain the cyst cavity for diagnostic evaluation, with no implantable device left in place. The intent is diagnostic and therapeutic removal of accumulated fluid from the skin of the right ear. Typical codes: 0H92XZX, 0H92XZZ
A patient previously treated for a right ear skin abscess returns with persistent drainage and concern for retained packing material or inadequate evacuation; inpatient care is required to reopen the site, remove residual material, and re-establish external drainage. The procedure uses an external approach to address the complication of incomplete prior drainage and to ensure resolution of infection and healing. Typical codes: 0H92X0Z, 0H92XZZ

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0H90-SKIN-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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0H91-SKIN-FACE-DRAINAGE

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0H93-LEFT-EAR-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0H94-SKIN-NECK-DRAINAGE

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

0H95-SKIN-CHEST-DRAINAGE

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

0H96-SKIN-BACK-DRAINAGE

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

0H97-SKIN-ABDOMEN-DRAINAGE

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

0H98-SKIN-BUTTOCK-DRAINAGE

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

0H99-SKIN-PERINEUM-DRAINAGE

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

0H9A-INGUINAL-DRAINAGE

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

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H92X0Z	Drainage of Right Ear Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H92XZX	Drainage of Right Ear Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H92XZZ	Drainage of Right Ear Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with an acute painful, fluctuant abscess on the external skin of the right ear after several days of progressive erythema and purulent drainage. Inpatient management includes incision and placement of a small external drainage device to evacuate pus and permit ongoing drainage given surrounding cellulitis and need for close monitoring. A drainage device placed through an external approach to the right ear skin best matches the procedure performed. Typical codes: 0H92X0Z
An older adult with a history of recurrent sebaceous cysts of the right pinna is admitted for planned operative drainage to relieve chronic intermittent serous collections and reduce risk of repeated infection. The procedure is performed via an external approach to aspirate and drain the cyst cavity for diagnostic evaluation, with no implantable device left in place. The intent is diagnostic and therapeutic removal of accumulated fluid from the skin of the right ear. Typical codes: 0H92XZX, 0H92XZZ
A patient previously treated for a right ear skin abscess returns with persistent drainage and concern for retained packing material or inadequate evacuation; inpatient care is required to reopen the site, remove residual material, and re-establish external drainage. The procedure uses an external approach to address the complication of incomplete prior drainage and to ensure resolution of infection and healing. Typical codes: 0H92X0Z, 0H92XZZ

Related Codes

0H90-SKIN-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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

0H91-SKIN-FACE-DRAINAGE

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

0H93-LEFT-EAR-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0H94-SKIN-NECK-DRAINAGE

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

0H95-SKIN-CHEST-DRAINAGE

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

0H96-SKIN-BACK-DRAINAGE

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

0H97-SKIN-ABDOMEN-DRAINAGE

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

0H98-SKIN-BUTTOCK-DRAINAGE

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

0H99-SKIN-PERINEUM-DRAINAGE

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

0H9A-INGUINAL-DRAINAGE

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

Showing 1–10 of 28

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 Right Ear Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Right Ear Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers drainage of the skin of the right ear?

What body system and operation are represented in code group 0H92?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0H92 group?

When should these 0H92 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0H92 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers drainage of the skin of the right ear?

What body system and operation are represented in code group 0H92?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0H92 group?

When should these 0H92 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0H92 code group?

References