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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HPS includes procedures performed to remove structures in Skin And Breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when hair is taken out or off a body part for medical or surgical indications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HPS group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Hair Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve removal of hair from the skin and breast body system and target hair as the body part. These inpatient removal procedures involve excising, shaving, or otherwise taking hair off a body part and may be performed for medical, surgical preparation, or disease-related reasons. Accurate coding of these removal procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the clinical work performed for case mix and payment determinations.

Code Attributes

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

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Hair 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
S	Body Part	Hair

When to Use

Use a code from this group when hair is removed from the skin or breast during an inpatient encounter as part of treatment, surgical preparation, or for disease management. Assign the specific ICD-10-PCS code that reflects the removal operation and the hair body part for accurate documentation and billing.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HPSX7Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Hair, External Approach
0HPSXJZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Hair, External Approach
0HPSXKZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Hair, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with extensive pressure ulcers on the scalp requiring surgical debridement is admitted to inpatient care for wound management; the care team removes dense hair from the affected scalp area to allow adequate visualization, debridement, and dressing application under sterile conditions. The procedure is performed via an external approach to take off autologous or nonautologous tissue substitutes or dressings adhered to hair during prior treatments. Typical codes: 0HPSX7Z, 0HPSXKZ
A hospitalized oncology patient undergoing preparative surgery for a mastectomy requires removal of hair from the chest and breast skin to prepare the surgical field and reduce infection risk; hair is removed by shaving and taking off any synthetic adhesive hair coverings before the definitive operation. This planned inpatient preoperative removal targets hair on the skin and breast body system and is documented as an external approach removal of synthetic substitutes or adherent materials. Typical codes: 0HPSXJZ, 0HPSXKZ
A patient is admitted for revision of a previously applied tissue substitute near a reconstructive incision where hair and attached autologous tissue substitute must be taken off to inspect and revise the wound; the inpatient procedure involves externally removing the adhered substitute and associated hair to manage a postoperative complication and facilitate revision. Typical codes: 0HPSX7Z, 0HPSXKZ

Related Codes

0HPP-SKIN-REMOVAL

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

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

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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HPSX7Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Hair, External Approach
0HPSXJZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Hair, External Approach
0HPSXKZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Hair, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with extensive pressure ulcers on the scalp requiring surgical debridement is admitted to inpatient care for wound management; the care team removes dense hair from the affected scalp area to allow adequate visualization, debridement, and dressing application under sterile conditions. The procedure is performed via an external approach to take off autologous or nonautologous tissue substitutes or dressings adhered to hair during prior treatments. Typical codes: 0HPSX7Z, 0HPSXKZ
A hospitalized oncology patient undergoing preparative surgery for a mastectomy requires removal of hair from the chest and breast skin to prepare the surgical field and reduce infection risk; hair is removed by shaving and taking off any synthetic adhesive hair coverings before the definitive operation. This planned inpatient preoperative removal targets hair on the skin and breast body system and is documented as an external approach removal of synthetic substitutes or adherent materials. Typical codes: 0HPSXJZ, 0HPSXKZ
A patient is admitted for revision of a previously applied tissue substitute near a reconstructive incision where hair and attached autologous tissue substitute must be taken off to inspect and revise the wound; the inpatient procedure involves externally removing the adhered substitute and associated hair to manage a postoperative complication and facilitate revision. Typical codes: 0HPSX7Z, 0HPSXKZ

Related Codes

0HPP-SKIN-REMOVAL

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

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

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 Hair: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Hair Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Hair Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and body part does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HPS cover?

What types of operations are represented in the 0HPS ICD-10-PCS group?

How do the specific codes in this group differ?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HPS group important?

In what inpatient situations are these hair removal procedures used?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and body part does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HPS cover?

What types of operations are represented in the 0HPS ICD-10-PCS group?

How do the specific codes in this group differ?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HPS group important?

In what inpatient situations are these hair removal procedures used?

References