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 0HPP includes procedures performed to remove devices or materials from the skin. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device, foreign body, or implanted material is taken out from the skin or subcutaneous tissues. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HPP group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin Removal Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient removal procedures that take out or off material from the skin and breast body system. These removals target the skin body part and encompass extraction of devices, materials, or foreign bodies from the skin surface or subcutaneous tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of skin removal procedures ensures the clinical action is captured for inpatient reimbursement and supports correct procedure reporting.

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves taking out or off a device, material, or foreign body from the skin or subcutaneous tissue. Assign the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the removal action and the skin body part involved to reflect the clinical procedure performed.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HPPX0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Skin, External Approach
0HPPX7Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXJZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXKZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXYZ	Removal of Other Device from Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with a painful, draining wound after outpatient placement of a subcutaneous negative-pressure drainage device that has become infected and is failing to approximate the wound edges. Inpatient management includes removal of the external drainage device from the skin to control the source of infection and allow definitive wound care. The procedure involves taking off the external drainage apparatus at the skin surface. Typical codes: 0HPPX0Z
A middle-aged patient with a previous reconstructive skin graft presents electively for removal of a temporary autologous tissue substitute dressing that was placed to support healing of a large skin defect. The planned inpatient procedure removes the autologous tissue substitute material from the skin surface once integration or replacement is complete. This is a controlled, scheduled removal of the substitute from the skin/subcutaneous tissue. Typical codes: 0HPPX7Z
A patient returns with localized skin breakdown and persistent foreign body sensation at the site of a synthetic dermal matrix implanted weeks earlier; the area shows nonhealing and possible extrusion. Inpatient care includes surgical removal of the synthetic substitute material from the skin to address the complication and allow wound reconstruction. The procedure entails taking out the implanted synthetic material through an external approach at the skin. Typical codes: 0HPPXJZ

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0HPQ-FINGER-NAIL-REMOVAL

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0HPR-TOE-NAIL-REMOVAL

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

0HPS-HAIR-REMOVAL

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

0HPT-BREAST-RIGHT-REMOVAL

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

0HPU-LEFT-BREAST-REMOVAL

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breast Left: 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

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HPPX0Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Skin, External Approach
0HPPX7Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXJZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXKZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Skin, External Approach
0HPPXYZ	Removal of Other Device from Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with a painful, draining wound after outpatient placement of a subcutaneous negative-pressure drainage device that has become infected and is failing to approximate the wound edges. Inpatient management includes removal of the external drainage device from the skin to control the source of infection and allow definitive wound care. The procedure involves taking off the external drainage apparatus at the skin surface. Typical codes: 0HPPX0Z
A middle-aged patient with a previous reconstructive skin graft presents electively for removal of a temporary autologous tissue substitute dressing that was placed to support healing of a large skin defect. The planned inpatient procedure removes the autologous tissue substitute material from the skin surface once integration or replacement is complete. This is a controlled, scheduled removal of the substitute from the skin/subcutaneous tissue. Typical codes: 0HPPX7Z
A patient returns with localized skin breakdown and persistent foreign body sensation at the site of a synthetic dermal matrix implanted weeks earlier; the area shows nonhealing and possible extrusion. Inpatient care includes surgical removal of the synthetic substitute material from the skin to address the complication and allow wound reconstruction. The procedure entails taking out the implanted synthetic material through an external approach at the skin. Typical codes: 0HPPXJZ

Related Codes

0HPQ-FINGER-NAIL-REMOVAL

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

0HPR-TOE-NAIL-REMOVAL

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

0HPS-HAIR-REMOVAL

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

0HPT-BREAST-RIGHT-REMOVAL

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

0HPU-LEFT-BREAST-REMOVAL

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

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0HPP group for inpatient documentation?

What are the code attributes for the 0HPP procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this 0HPP group and what do they represent?

Are there related DRGs associated with the 0HPP code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the purpose of using ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0HPP group for inpatient documentation?

What are the code attributes for the 0HPP procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this 0HPP group and what do they represent?

Are there related DRGs associated with the 0HPP code group?

References