ICD-10-PCS Code For Buttock: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HM8 includes procedures performed to reattach skin in the buttock. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a detached portion of buttock skin is surgically put back in its normal or a suitable location. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HM8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Buttock Reattachment Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve reattachment of separated buttock skin and target the Skin and Breast body system. These reattachment procedures restore skin continuity and coverage by putting back detached skin to its normal or suitable location. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these reattachment procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| H | Body System | Skin and Breast |
| M | Operation | Reattachment |
| 8 | Body Part | Skin, Buttock |