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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HHP includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological devices into the skin. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the skin by an external approach to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HHP group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes insertion of nonbiological devices into the skin, performed via an external approach, and targets the skin and breast body system. These procedures place appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing a body part. Accurate coding to the correct root operation and body part is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment. Clear documentation ensures the procedure is captured correctly in the record and in claims.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
H	Operation	Insertion
P	Body Part	Skin

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Skin Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
H	Operation	Insertion
P	Body Part	Skin

When to Use

Use codes from this group when documentation shows insertion of a nonbiological device into the skin via an external approach during an inpatient stay. Select the specific code when the record specifies the device type, placement site in the skin, and that the device does not replace a body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HHPXYZ	Insertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with advanced heart failure is admitted for close hemodynamic monitoring after initiation of a new medication regimen that may cause fluid shifts. The team places an external skin-mounted monitoring appliance over the chest wall to continuously record thoracic impedance and respiratory patterns while inpatient for medication titration and observation. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ
A middle-aged patient undergoes an elective inpatient procedure to have a transdermal neurostimulation patch system applied to a localized skin site for postoperative pain control after major abdominal surgery; the device is secured to the skin and provides therapeutic stimulation without replacing tissue. The appliance is inserted (placed) on the skin by external approach to assist physiological function during the planned inpatient recovery period. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ
A patient develops skin breakdown at the site of a previously applied external biosensor and requires inpatient evaluation for device-related dermatitis and removal with replacement of an alternative external skin appliance to prevent further complications. The clinician applies a different monitoring/therapeutic skin device externally to resume monitoring and protect the area while treating the complication. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ

Related Codes

0HHT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHU-BREAST-LEFT-INSERTION

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

0HHV-BREAST-BILATERAL-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHW-NIPPLE-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nipple Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHX-LEFT-NIPPLE-INSERTION

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

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
0HHPXYZ	Insertion of Other Device into Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with advanced heart failure is admitted for close hemodynamic monitoring after initiation of a new medication regimen that may cause fluid shifts. The team places an external skin-mounted monitoring appliance over the chest wall to continuously record thoracic impedance and respiratory patterns while inpatient for medication titration and observation. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ
A middle-aged patient undergoes an elective inpatient procedure to have a transdermal neurostimulation patch system applied to a localized skin site for postoperative pain control after major abdominal surgery; the device is secured to the skin and provides therapeutic stimulation without replacing tissue. The appliance is inserted (placed) on the skin by external approach to assist physiological function during the planned inpatient recovery period. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ
A patient develops skin breakdown at the site of a previously applied external biosensor and requires inpatient evaluation for device-related dermatitis and removal with replacement of an alternative external skin appliance to prevent further complications. The clinician applies a different monitoring/therapeutic skin device externally to resume monitoring and protect the area while treating the complication. Typical codes: 0HHPXYZ

Related Codes

0HHT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHU-BREAST-LEFT-INSERTION

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

0HHV-BREAST-BILATERAL-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHW-NIPPLE-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Nipple Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HHX-LEFT-NIPPLE-INSERTION

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

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: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures to the 0HHP group?

Which ICD-10-PCS code format represents insertion of other device into skin?

What are the section, body system, and operation attributes for 0HHP codes?

Why is clinical documentation important for procedures coded to 0HHP?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the primary purpose of coding procedures to the 0HHP group?

Which ICD-10-PCS code format represents insertion of other device into skin?

What are the section, body system, and operation attributes for 0HHP codes?

Why is clinical documentation important for procedures coded to 0HHP?

References