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 0HJP includes procedures performed to inspect skin in the skin and breast body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when clinicians visually and/or manually examine the skin to evaluate lesions, wounds, or external abnormalities. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HJP group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Inspection Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that involve visually and/or manually exploring the skin and breast body system to assess surface findings and external lesions. Procedures in this group target the skin as the specific body part and involve inspection without other operative actions. Accurate coding of these inspection procedures supports appropriate inpatient documentation and can affect case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient encounter documents inspection of the skin as the primary procedure performed. Codes in this group are appropriate when the medical record shows direct visual and/or manual evaluation of the skin without incision, excision, or other operative intervention.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HJPXZZ	Inspection of Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with a rapidly enlarging, erythematous, fluctuating lesion on the forearm after minor trauma. On admission the team performs a focused external inspection of the skin to document size, color changes, drainage, and surrounding cellulitis before further medical management. The inspection is done visually and manually at bedside without incision or excision to guide antibiotic therapy and wound care planning. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ
A hospitalized patient with known metastatic melanoma undergoes a planned inpatient skin assessment to document the extent and appearance of multiple cutaneous lesions prior to systemic therapy initiation. The dermatologist performs a thorough external visual and manual inspection of the skin to map lesions, record measurements, and determine which lesions require biopsy later. This inspection is an isolated evaluative procedure without operative intervention performed during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ
A patient is admitted for worsening ulceration at a chronic pressure site that previously received conservative care; concern exists for secondary infection and change in wound character. The inpatient team documents a detailed external inspection of the skin and wound bed to evaluate depth, necrosis, and periwound changes to decide on escalation of care. The inspection is visual and manual only, performed to reassess progression and inform next treatment steps without performing debridement at that time. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ

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0HJQ-FINGER-NAIL-INSPECTION

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0HJR-TOE-NAIL-INSPECTION

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0HJT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSPECTION

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

0HJU-LEFT-BREAST-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Breast: 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
0HJPXZZ	Inspection of Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with a rapidly enlarging, erythematous, fluctuating lesion on the forearm after minor trauma. On admission the team performs a focused external inspection of the skin to document size, color changes, drainage, and surrounding cellulitis before further medical management. The inspection is done visually and manually at bedside without incision or excision to guide antibiotic therapy and wound care planning. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ
A hospitalized patient with known metastatic melanoma undergoes a planned inpatient skin assessment to document the extent and appearance of multiple cutaneous lesions prior to systemic therapy initiation. The dermatologist performs a thorough external visual and manual inspection of the skin to map lesions, record measurements, and determine which lesions require biopsy later. This inspection is an isolated evaluative procedure without operative intervention performed during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ
A patient is admitted for worsening ulceration at a chronic pressure site that previously received conservative care; concern exists for secondary infection and change in wound character. The inpatient team documents a detailed external inspection of the skin and wound bed to evaluate depth, necrosis, and periwound changes to decide on escalation of care. The inspection is visual and manual only, performed to reassess progression and inform next treatment steps without performing debridement at that time. Typical codes: 0HJPXZZ

Related Codes

0HJQ-FINGER-NAIL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Finger Nail: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJR-TOE-NAIL-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Toe Nail: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HJT-BREAST-RIGHT-INSPECTION

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

0HJU-LEFT-BREAST-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Breast: 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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Skin Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Skin Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

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

What are the section, body system, and operation attributes for the 0HJP group?

How does accurate coding within the 0HJP group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HJP code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

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

What are the section, body system, and operation attributes for the 0HJP group?

How does accurate coding within the 0HJP group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HJP code group?

References