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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H97 includes procedures performed to drain fluids and gases in skin and abdominal tissues. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when removal of fluids or gases from the skin or abdominal area is performed for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H97 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Abdomen Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes drainage operations performed on the skin and abdominal tissues within the Skin and Breast body system. Procedures in this group involve removing fluids or gases from the skin and abdominal area by incision, aspiration, or placement of a drain. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding identifies the correct root operation and body part for inpatient claims and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical records. Precise code selection ensures the procedure performed is properly captured in the medical record.

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Abdomen 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
7	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs drainage of fluids or gases from the skin or abdominal tissues during an inpatient encounter. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that reflects the drainage technique and the precise skin or abdominal site treated.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H97X0Z	Drainage of Abdomen Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H97XZX	Drainage of Abdomen Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H97XZZ	Drainage of Abdomen Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with a fluctuant, erythematous abscess of the abdominal wall following a cellulitis infection. Because the collection is superficial and requires immediate evacuation, an incision is made in the skin overlying the abdominal abscess and an external drainage device (a surgical drain) is placed to allow continuous outflow and prevent reaccumulation. The procedure is performed during the inpatient stay for source control and infection management. Typical codes: 0H97X0Z
A hospitalized patient with a chronic seroma over a previous abdominal incision undergoes a planned bedside procedure to remove accumulated fluid. The surgeon aspirates the collection and places an external drain to allow ongoing drainage and promote resolution of the seroma during the post-operative recovery period. This planned drainage is performed with an external approach to the abdominal skin and soft tissues. Typical codes: 0H97X0Z
A patient postoperative from abdominal wall reconstruction develops a persistent subcutaneous fluid collection that has not resolved with repeated needle aspirations. During a return to the operating room for management of the complication, the surgeon performs an open drainage of the abdominal wall space through the skin and removes inflammatory fluid; the procedure is documented as drainage without specification of a device for diagnostic confirmation of the collection. The intervention is undertaken to treat the postoperative complication and obtain fluid for analysis. Typical codes: 0H97XZX, 0H97XZZ

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0H90-SKIN-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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0H91-SKIN-FACE-DRAINAGE

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

0H92-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Ear: 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

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
0H97X0Z	Drainage of Abdomen Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H97XZX	Drainage of Abdomen Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H97XZZ	Drainage of Abdomen Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with a fluctuant, erythematous abscess of the abdominal wall following a cellulitis infection. Because the collection is superficial and requires immediate evacuation, an incision is made in the skin overlying the abdominal abscess and an external drainage device (a surgical drain) is placed to allow continuous outflow and prevent reaccumulation. The procedure is performed during the inpatient stay for source control and infection management. Typical codes: 0H97X0Z
A hospitalized patient with a chronic seroma over a previous abdominal incision undergoes a planned bedside procedure to remove accumulated fluid. The surgeon aspirates the collection and places an external drain to allow ongoing drainage and promote resolution of the seroma during the post-operative recovery period. This planned drainage is performed with an external approach to the abdominal skin and soft tissues. Typical codes: 0H97X0Z
A patient postoperative from abdominal wall reconstruction develops a persistent subcutaneous fluid collection that has not resolved with repeated needle aspirations. During a return to the operating room for management of the complication, the surgeon performs an open drainage of the abdominal wall space through the skin and removes inflammatory fluid; the procedure is documented as drainage without specification of a device for diagnostic confirmation of the collection. The intervention is undertaken to treat the postoperative complication and obtain fluid for analysis. Typical codes: 0H97XZX, 0H97XZZ

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

0H92-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Ear: 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

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 Abdomen Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Abdomen Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0H97 code group?

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

What is the body system and operation defined for 0H97 codes?

How is accurate coding within the 0H97 group important for inpatient claims?

Are there related DRGs available for the 0H97 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0H97 code group?

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

What is the body system and operation defined for 0H97 codes?

How is accurate coding within the 0H97 group important for inpatient claims?

Are there related DRGs available for the 0H97 code group?

References