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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HB1 includes procedures performed to excise portions of skin in the face. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion of facial skin is surgically removed without replacement, such as for lesion removal or biopsy of suspicious skin growths. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HB1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin, Face Excision Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers excision procedures on the skin of the face and targets the skin and breast body system as classified in ICD-10-PCS. Procedures involve cutting out or off a portion of facial skin without replacing the removed tissue. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the exact excision performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Skin, Face 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
1	Body Part	Skin, Face

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs a surgical excision of a portion of facial skin without immediate replacement, such as removal of a lesion or sampling for diagnostic purposes. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the anatomical site and extent of the excision documented in the operative report.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HB1XZX	Excision of Face Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0HB1XZZ	Excision of Face Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents with a rapidly enlarging, bleeding facial lesion after minor trauma; admission is for hemodynamic monitoring and surgical control of bleeding with excision of the lesion to obtain hemostasis and tissue diagnosis. The procedure removes a portion of facial skin without replacement to control active bleeding and assess for malignancy. Typical codes: 0HB1XZX, 0HB1XZZ
An adult with a history of recurrent suspicious pigmented lesions is admitted electively for wide local excision of a nonmelanoma skin cancer on the cheek when outpatient measures are inadequate due to lesion size and comorbidities; inpatient care is planned for perioperative management and wound care. The operation involves cutting out the affected facial skin tissue without immediate replacement to ensure clear margins and obtain pathology. Typical codes: 0HB1XZZ, 0HB1XZX
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient develops a rapidly spreading necrotic facial skin lesion suspected to be invasive infection; the patient requires urgent debridement and excision of necrotic facial skin under surgical and anesthetic support to control infection and prevent deeper spread. The procedure excises diseased skin tissue without replacement as part of source control. Typical codes: 0HB1XZZ

Related Codes

0HB0-SKIN-SCALP-EXCISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Scalp: 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
0HB1XZX	Excision of Face Skin, External Approach, Diagnostic
0HB1XZZ	Excision of Face Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents with a rapidly enlarging, bleeding facial lesion after minor trauma; admission is for hemodynamic monitoring and surgical control of bleeding with excision of the lesion to obtain hemostasis and tissue diagnosis. The procedure removes a portion of facial skin without replacement to control active bleeding and assess for malignancy. Typical codes: 0HB1XZX, 0HB1XZZ
An adult with a history of recurrent suspicious pigmented lesions is admitted electively for wide local excision of a nonmelanoma skin cancer on the cheek when outpatient measures are inadequate due to lesion size and comorbidities; inpatient care is planned for perioperative management and wound care. The operation involves cutting out the affected facial skin tissue without immediate replacement to ensure clear margins and obtain pathology. Typical codes: 0HB1XZZ, 0HB1XZX
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient develops a rapidly spreading necrotic facial skin lesion suspected to be invasive infection; the patient requires urgent debridement and excision of necrotic facial skin under surgical and anesthetic support to control infection and prevent deeper spread. The procedure excises diseased skin tissue without replacement as part of source control. Typical codes: 0HB1XZZ

Related Codes

0HB0-SKIN-SCALP-EXCISION

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

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Skin, Face Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin, Face Excision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0HB1 code group?

What is the body system and operation for codes in 0HB1?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0HB1 group and their distinctions?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HB1 group important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0HB1 code group?

What is the body system and operation for codes in 0HB1?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

What are the specific codes listed in the 0HB1 group and their distinctions?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HB1 group important for reimbursement?

References