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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0H98 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from the skin of the buttock. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when fluid or gas must be evacuated from skin or subcutaneous tissues of the buttock due to abscess, seroma, hematoma, or similar conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0H98 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin, Buttock Drainage Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes drainage procedures performed on the skin of the buttock and targets the skin and breast body system. These procedures involve removing fluids or gases from the skin or subcutaneous tissues of the buttock for therapeutic relief or infection control. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the clinical care provided and supports appropriate 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
8	Body Part	Skin, Buttock

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Skin, Buttock 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
8	Body Part	Skin, Buttock

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves incision and drainage or aspiration to remove fluid or gas from the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the buttock. These codes apply when the primary operative action is drainage rather than excision, repair, or other skin procedures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0H98X0Z	Drainage of Buttock Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H98XZX	Drainage of Buttock Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H98XZZ	Drainage of Buttock Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, fluctuant abscess on the buttock with surrounding erythema and systemic signs of infection (fever, leukocytosis). After incision and evacuation of purulent material at the bedside under local anesthesia, a drainage device (such as a Penrose or external drain) is left in place to promote continued evacuation and prevent reaccumulation. An inpatient drainage procedure code is assigned because the primary action is drainage of the buttock skin using an external drainage device. Typical codes: 0H98X0Z
An elderly patient with a chronic seroma over a pressure area of the buttock is admitted for a planned procedure after failed outpatient aspiration attempts. In the operating room, the skin is incised and fluid is evacuated and sent for culture, but no implantable devices are placed; the procedure is performed via an external approach without placement of a drainage device and is documented as therapeutic drainage. The code selected reflects external approach drainage of the buttock skin without a device or diagnostic intent. Typical codes: 0H98XZZ
A patient with recurrent buttock fluid collection is admitted for diagnostic evaluation when prior treatments have not identified the source; the operation consists primarily of percutaneous external approach drainage with aspiration and sampling for diagnostic analysis to determine etiology. Because the primary intent is diagnostic sampling of the skin/subcutaneous fluid rather than definitive therapeutic drainage, a diagnostic drainage code is appropriate. Typical codes: 0H98XZX

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0H90-SKIN-SCALP-DRAINAGE

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0H91-SKIN-FACE-DRAINAGE

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0H92-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-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

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
0H98X0Z	Drainage of Buttock Skin with Drainage Device, External Approach
0H98XZX	Drainage of Buttock Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0H98XZZ	Drainage of Buttock Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, fluctuant abscess on the buttock with surrounding erythema and systemic signs of infection (fever, leukocytosis). After incision and evacuation of purulent material at the bedside under local anesthesia, a drainage device (such as a Penrose or external drain) is left in place to promote continued evacuation and prevent reaccumulation. An inpatient drainage procedure code is assigned because the primary action is drainage of the buttock skin using an external drainage device. Typical codes: 0H98X0Z
An elderly patient with a chronic seroma over a pressure area of the buttock is admitted for a planned procedure after failed outpatient aspiration attempts. In the operating room, the skin is incised and fluid is evacuated and sent for culture, but no implantable devices are placed; the procedure is performed via an external approach without placement of a drainage device and is documented as therapeutic drainage. The code selected reflects external approach drainage of the buttock skin without a device or diagnostic intent. Typical codes: 0H98XZZ
A patient with recurrent buttock fluid collection is admitted for diagnostic evaluation when prior treatments have not identified the source; the operation consists primarily of percutaneous external approach drainage with aspiration and sampling for diagnostic analysis to determine etiology. Because the primary intent is diagnostic sampling of the skin/subcutaneous fluid rather than definitive therapeutic drainage, a diagnostic drainage code is appropriate. Typical codes: 0H98XZX

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

0H97-SKIN-ABDOMEN-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Abdomen: 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, Buttock Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0H98 represent?

When are codes from the 0H98 group used in inpatient documentation?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0H98 group?

What is the body part value listed for this procedure group?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0H98 procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0H98 represent?

When are codes from the 0H98 group used in inpatient documentation?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0H98 group?

What is the body part value listed for this procedure group?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0H98 procedure group?

References