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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HC9 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from the skin of the perineum. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician extracts or evacuates solid foreign bodies, calculi, or abscess contents from the perineal skin using an external approach. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HC9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extirpation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Perineum Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation operations on the skin of the perineum and targets the Skin and Breast body system. Procedures involve removal or extraction of solid matter from the perineal skin using an external approach and may include manual, instrument, or suction techniques. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the extirpation is captured in inpatient records and supports appropriate 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
C	Operation	Extirpation
9	Body Part	Skin, Perineum

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Perineum Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
C	Operation	Extirpation
9	Body Part	Skin, Perineum

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician removes solid foreign material, embedded objects, or organized purulent collections confined to the perineal skin via an external technique. Do not use these codes for procedures that remove matter from deeper pelvic structures or that use an internal approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HC9XZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Perineum Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient unit with a painful, fluctuant abscess localized to the perineal skin after failed outpatient incision attempts and progressive cellulitis. The surgical team performs an external extirpation to remove organized purulent material and debris from the perineal skin to control infection and allow wound care. The procedure is limited to the skin and uses an external approach without entry into deeper pelvic structures. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ
An adult patient is admitted electively for removal of an embedded foreign body in the perineal skin that has caused chronic irritation and recurrent local inflammation. Under controlled inpatient conditions, clinicians perform an external extirpation to extract the solid object and debride surrounding necrotic skin to promote healing. The intervention is confined to the skin of the perineum and uses only an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ
A patient hospitalized for wound complications after minor trauma develops a retained thorn and granulation tissue in the perineal skin with persistent drainage despite conservative care. A formal external extirpation procedure is performed to extract the retained solid material and remove organized granulation tissue from the perineal skin to resolve the chronic inflammatory nidus. The procedure addresses only skin-level pathology and is done via an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ

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0HC0-SCALP-EXTIRPATION

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0HC2-RIGHT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC4-NECK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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0HC5-CHEST-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC6-BACK-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC7-ABDOMEN-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC8-BUTTOCK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HCA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HC9XZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Perineum Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the inpatient unit with a painful, fluctuant abscess localized to the perineal skin after failed outpatient incision attempts and progressive cellulitis. The surgical team performs an external extirpation to remove organized purulent material and debris from the perineal skin to control infection and allow wound care. The procedure is limited to the skin and uses an external approach without entry into deeper pelvic structures. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ
An adult patient is admitted electively for removal of an embedded foreign body in the perineal skin that has caused chronic irritation and recurrent local inflammation. Under controlled inpatient conditions, clinicians perform an external extirpation to extract the solid object and debride surrounding necrotic skin to promote healing. The intervention is confined to the skin of the perineum and uses only an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ
A patient hospitalized for wound complications after minor trauma develops a retained thorn and granulation tissue in the perineal skin with persistent drainage despite conservative care. A formal external extirpation procedure is performed to extract the retained solid material and remove organized granulation tissue from the perineal skin to resolve the chronic inflammatory nidus. The procedure addresses only skin-level pathology and is done via an external approach. Typical codes: 0HC9XZZ

Related Codes

0HC0-SCALP-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC1-FACE-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC2-RIGHT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC4-NECK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC5-CHEST-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC6-BACK-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC7-ABDOMEN-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HC8-BUTTOCK-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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

0HCA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTIRPATION

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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Perineum Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Perineum Extirpation 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 `0HC9`?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code listed in this procedure group?

Which body system and operation does code group `0HC9` map to in ICD-10-PCS?

How is accurate coding within `0HC9` important for inpatient records?

Are there related DRGs listed for `0HC9` procedures?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group `0HC9`?

What is the specific ICD-10-PCS code listed in this procedure group?

Which body system and operation does code group `0HC9` map to in ICD-10-PCS?

How is accurate coding within `0HC9` important for inpatient records?

Are there related DRGs listed for `0HC9` procedures?

References