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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HD2 includes procedures performed to extract skin tissue in the right ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of right ear skin by the use of force. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HD2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Ear Skin Extraction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve extraction of skin tissue from the right ear and target the Skin and Breast body system. These procedures remove all or a portion of the right ear skin by pulling or stripping using force and may be performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
D	Operation	Extraction
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

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Right Ear Skin Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
D	Operation	Extraction
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

When to Use

Use a code from this group when all or part of the right ear skin is extracted by pulling or stripping as the principal operation during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the documented procedure matches the operation of extraction on the right ear skin and the external approach is used.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HD2XZZ	Extraction of Right Ear Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a painful, necrotic area of skin on the outer right ear following a pressure ulcer and surrounding skin breakdown is admitted for debridement and wound management. Examination shows loose, devitalized skin firmly adherent to the underlying tissue that requires forceful stripping and extraction of the affected skin to remove the nonviable tissue and control infection. The procedure is performed via the external approach during the inpatient stay to address the acute wound and facilitate healing. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a large auricular epidermal inclusion cyst causing recurrent pain and intermittent drainage is scheduled for an inpatient procedure to remove the lesion and surrounding involved skin. Because the cyst has extensive adherence to the overlying skin, the surgeon plans to extract the affected portion of right ear skin by pulling/stripping off the diseased tissue via an external approach to ensure complete removal. The operation is elective but performed in the inpatient setting due to comorbidities requiring monitoring. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ
A patient presents with recurrent breakdown and partial loss of previously repaired right auricular skin after radiation therapy, resulting in persistent nonhealing slough and chronic drainage. To manage the complication, the surgical team performs extraction of the compromised right ear skin by stripping away the damaged surface tissue through an external approach before subsequent reconstructive planning. The inpatient procedure addresses the complication and prepares the site for further reconstruction or grafting. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ

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0HD0-SCALP-EXTRACTION

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0HD1-FACE-EXTRACTION

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0HD3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTRACTION

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

0HD4-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD5-CHEST-EXTRACTION

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

0HD6-BACK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD7-ABDOMEN-EXTRACTION

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

0HD8-BUTTOCK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD9-PERINEUM-EXTRACTION

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

0HDA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTRACTION

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
0HD2XZZ	Extraction of Right Ear Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a painful, necrotic area of skin on the outer right ear following a pressure ulcer and surrounding skin breakdown is admitted for debridement and wound management. Examination shows loose, devitalized skin firmly adherent to the underlying tissue that requires forceful stripping and extraction of the affected skin to remove the nonviable tissue and control infection. The procedure is performed via the external approach during the inpatient stay to address the acute wound and facilitate healing. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a large auricular epidermal inclusion cyst causing recurrent pain and intermittent drainage is scheduled for an inpatient procedure to remove the lesion and surrounding involved skin. Because the cyst has extensive adherence to the overlying skin, the surgeon plans to extract the affected portion of right ear skin by pulling/stripping off the diseased tissue via an external approach to ensure complete removal. The operation is elective but performed in the inpatient setting due to comorbidities requiring monitoring. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ
A patient presents with recurrent breakdown and partial loss of previously repaired right auricular skin after radiation therapy, resulting in persistent nonhealing slough and chronic drainage. To manage the complication, the surgical team performs extraction of the compromised right ear skin by stripping away the damaged surface tissue through an external approach before subsequent reconstructive planning. The inpatient procedure addresses the complication and prepares the site for further reconstruction or grafting. Typical codes: 0HD2XZZ

Related Codes

0HD0-SCALP-EXTRACTION

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

0HD1-FACE-EXTRACTION

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

0HD3-LEFT-EAR-SKIN-EXTRACTION

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

0HD4-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD5-CHEST-EXTRACTION

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

0HD6-BACK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD7-ABDOMEN-EXTRACTION

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

0HD8-BUTTOCK-EXTRACTION

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

0HD9-PERINEUM-EXTRACTION

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

0HDA-INGUINAL-SKIN-EXTRACTION

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

Showing 1–10 of 29

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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Right Ear Skin Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Right Ear Skin Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0HD2 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed in this group?

What body part and approach are captured by `0HD2XZZ`?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HD2 group important for inpatient records?

Are there related DRGs listed for this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0HD2 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed in this group?

What body part and approach are captured by `0HD2XZZ`?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HD2 group important for inpatient records?

Are there related DRGs listed for this code group?

References