ICD-10-PCS Code For Buttock Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HN8 includes procedures performed to release skin in the buttock by cutting or the use of force. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician frees buttock skin from abnormal physical constraints such as scar contracture or adhesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HN8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Buttock Skin Release Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve releasing the skin of the buttock by freeing it from abnormal physical constraints, such as scar contracture or adherent tissue, using cutting or the application of force. They target the Skin and Breast body system and specifically the skin of the buttock. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact root operation and body part treated, which affects case mix index and payment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| H | Body System | Skin and Breast |
| N | Operation | Release |
| 8 | Body Part | Skin, Buttock |