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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HJT includes procedures performed to inspect the breast tissue in the right breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs visual and manual exploration of the right breast to evaluate abnormalities or guide further diagnostic or therapeutic steps. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HJT group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Breast, Right Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes visually and manually exploring the right breast to assess appearance, palpate tissues, and identify abnormalities. These procedures target the skin and breast system and involve careful inspection and manual examination without removing tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific diagnostic or exploratory work performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment. Precise coding ensures clinical records reflect the level of service provided during the hospital stay.

Code Attributes

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

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Breast, Right 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
T	Body Part	Breast, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs a focused visual and manual inspection of the right breast during an inpatient encounter to evaluate lumps, skin changes, or other abnormalities. Do not use these codes for procedures that include biopsy, excision, repair, or imaging-only services.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HJT0ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Open Approach
0HJT3ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HJT7ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0HJT8ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A woman is admitted from the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, swollen right breast and overlying skin erythema suspicious for mastitis versus breast abscess; because imaging is inconclusive and bedside assessment is needed to guide potential incision and drainage or antibiotic management, the surgical team performs a focused visual inspection and manual palpation of the right breast at bedside to evaluate fluctuance and the extent of infection. Typical codes: 0HJT3ZZ, 0HJT0ZZ
A patient with a newly detected right breast skin retraction and a palpable firm area is scheduled for inpatient diagnostic workup after outpatient imaging raised concern for malignancy; during the planned inpatient evaluation, the clinician performs a deliberate visual and manual inspection of the right breast to document appearance, localize lesions for subsequent biopsy, and determine extent of skin involvement. Typical codes: 0HJT0ZZ, 0HJT7ZZ
An inpatient who recently underwent right breast reconstruction develops a nonhealing incision with skin changes and suspected superficial infection; the attending performs a targeted visual and manual inspection of the reconstructed right breast to assess wound breakdown and to decide whether further operative debridement or conservative management is indicated. Typical codes: 0HJT0ZZ, 0HJT8ZZ

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0HJP-SKIN-INSPECTION

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0HJR-TOE-NAIL-INSPECTION

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0HJU-LEFT-BREAST-INSPECTION

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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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HJT0ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Open Approach
0HJT3ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HJT7ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0HJT8ZZ	Inspection of Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A woman is admitted from the emergency department with acute onset of a painful, swollen right breast and overlying skin erythema suspicious for mastitis versus breast abscess; because imaging is inconclusive and bedside assessment is needed to guide potential incision and drainage or antibiotic management, the surgical team performs a focused visual inspection and manual palpation of the right breast at bedside to evaluate fluctuance and the extent of infection. Typical codes: 0HJT3ZZ, 0HJT0ZZ
A patient with a newly detected right breast skin retraction and a palpable firm area is scheduled for inpatient diagnostic workup after outpatient imaging raised concern for malignancy; during the planned inpatient evaluation, the clinician performs a deliberate visual and manual inspection of the right breast to document appearance, localize lesions for subsequent biopsy, and determine extent of skin involvement. Typical codes: 0HJT0ZZ, 0HJT7ZZ
An inpatient who recently underwent right breast reconstruction develops a nonhealing incision with skin changes and suspected superficial infection; the attending performs a targeted visual and manual inspection of the reconstructed right breast to assess wound breakdown and to decide whether further operative debridement or conservative management is indicated. Typical codes: 0HJT0ZZ, 0HJT8ZZ

Related Codes

0HJP-SKIN-INSPECTION

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

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

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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Breast, Right Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Breast, Right Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HJT for the right breast?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 0HJT code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding of 0HJT procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

Do 0HJT inspection procedures involve removal of breast tissue?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HJT for the right breast?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the 0HJT code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding of 0HJT procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

Do 0HJT inspection procedures involve removal of breast tissue?

References