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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HB0 includes procedures performed to excise portions of skin and scalp tissue. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of the skin or scalp is surgically removed without replacement for reasons such as lesion removal, biopsy, or debridement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HB0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes excision procedures that remove a portion of the skin and scalp without replacement and targets the skin and breast body system. Procedures involve cutting out or off diseased, damaged, or unwanted portions of skin and scalp tissue under operative conditions. Accurate coding captures the specific excision performed and supports correct inpatient reimbursement and clinical record integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
B	Operation	Excision
0	Body Part	Skin, Scalp

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Skin, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
B	Operation	Excision
0	Body Part	Skin, Scalp

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon surgically removes a portion of skin or scalp tissue without replacing it, such as for removal of lesions or nonviable tissue. Select the specific code that matches the anatomical site and extent of excision documented in the operative report.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HB0XZX	Excision of Scalp Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0HB0XZZ	Excision of Scalp Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents emergently with a rapidly expanding, bleeding scalp lesion after minor trauma. Because bedside measures fail to control bleeding and the lesion is suspicious for malignancy, the patient is taken to the operating room for excision of the scalp lesion under general anesthesia to achieve hemostasis and obtain tissue for diagnosis. The surgeon removes the lesion without replacing tissue. Typical codes: 0HB0XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a long-standing nevus on the scalp undergoes a planned inpatient wide local excision for definitive diagnosis and treatment after outpatient biopsy was inconclusive. The operative plan is to excise the affected scalp skin with clear margins; no grafts or flaps are used, and the tissue is sent for permanent pathology. The procedure removes a portion of scalp skin without replacement. Typical codes: 0HB0XZZ
A patient admitted for infected scalp wound with nonviable tissue after prior debridement requires repeat operative removal of necrotic scalp skin to control infection and allow subsequent healing. In the operating room the surgeon excises the devitalized scalp tissue down to healthy margins without replacement, with tissue samples sent for culture. This repeat excision is performed as part of inpatient management of a complication. Typical codes: 0HB0XZX, 0HB0XZZ

Related Codes

0HB1-SKIN-FACE-EXCISION

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

0HB2-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-EXCISION

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

0HB3-LEFT-EAR-EXCISION

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

0HB4-SKIN-NECK-EXCISION

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

0HB5-CHEST-EXCISION

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

0HB6-SKIN-BACK-EXCISION

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

0HB7-SKIN-ABDOMEN-EXCISION

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

0HB8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-EXCISION

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

0HB9-PERINEUM-EXCISION

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

0HBA-INGUINAL-EXCISION

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HB0XZX	Excision of Scalp Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0HB0XZZ	Excision of Scalp Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents emergently with a rapidly expanding, bleeding scalp lesion after minor trauma. Because bedside measures fail to control bleeding and the lesion is suspicious for malignancy, the patient is taken to the operating room for excision of the scalp lesion under general anesthesia to achieve hemostasis and obtain tissue for diagnosis. The surgeon removes the lesion without replacing tissue. Typical codes: 0HB0XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a long-standing nevus on the scalp undergoes a planned inpatient wide local excision for definitive diagnosis and treatment after outpatient biopsy was inconclusive. The operative plan is to excise the affected scalp skin with clear margins; no grafts or flaps are used, and the tissue is sent for permanent pathology. The procedure removes a portion of scalp skin without replacement. Typical codes: 0HB0XZZ
A patient admitted for infected scalp wound with nonviable tissue after prior debridement requires repeat operative removal of necrotic scalp skin to control infection and allow subsequent healing. In the operating room the surgeon excises the devitalized scalp tissue down to healthy margins without replacement, with tissue samples sent for culture. This repeat excision is performed as part of inpatient management of a complication. Typical codes: 0HB0XZX, 0HB0XZZ

Related Codes

0HB1-SKIN-FACE-EXCISION

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

0HB2-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-EXCISION

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

0HB3-LEFT-EAR-EXCISION

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

0HB4-SKIN-NECK-EXCISION

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

0HB5-CHEST-EXCISION

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

0HB6-SKIN-BACK-EXCISION

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

0HB7-SKIN-ABDOMEN-EXCISION

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

0HB8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-EXCISION

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

0HB9-PERINEUM-EXCISION

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

0HBA-INGUINAL-EXCISION

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

Showing 1–10 of 30

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

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Skin, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin, Scalp Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HB0?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0HB0 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body part does 0HB0 belong to?

How does accurate coding in the 0HB0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs associated with the 0HB0 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HB0?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0HB0 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body part does 0HB0 belong to?

How does accurate coding in the 0HB0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs associated with the 0HB0 code group?

References