ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Upper Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HRB includes procedures performed to replace skin on the right upper arm with biological or synthetic material. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a full or partial skin replacement is performed to restore coverage or function of the right upper arm. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HRB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific replacement procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Skin Right Upper Arm Replacement Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes replacement procedures that involve putting in or on biological or synthetic material to take the place and/or function of all or part of the skin on the right upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes target the skin and breast body system and describe operations where tissue or grafts replace lost or damaged skin. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific replacement performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
R	Operation	Replacement
B	Body Part	Skin, Right Upper Arm

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Skin Right Upper Arm Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
R	Operation	Replacement
B	Body Part	Skin, Right Upper Arm

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical procedure replaces all or part of the skin on the right upper arm with a graft, flap, or synthetic substitute. Select the specific code that matches the material used and the procedural details documented in the operative note.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HRBX72	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach
0HRBX73	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBX74	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJ3	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJ4	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJZ	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0HRBXK3	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXK4	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach

DRG Codes

26 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC
573	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
574	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
575	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after a thermal burn causing full-thickness skin loss over a large portion of the right upper arm. Initial debridement has been completed and the wound bed is clean but requires definitive coverage to restore skin barrier and prevent infection. An operative procedure is planned to replace the excised skin with a full-thickness autologous graft harvested from the patient to achieve durable coverage and facilitate healing. Typical codes: 0HRBX73
An outpatient with a chronic nonhealing venous stasis ulcer on the right upper arm is admitted electively for staged reconstruction after conservative measures have failed. The surgical plan is to excise the scarred ulcer bed and apply a partial-thickness autologous tissue substitute using a cell suspension technique to promote re-epithelialization and restore skin integrity. This planned inpatient procedure targets replacement of the damaged skin with the patient’s own partial-thickness tissue product. Typical codes: 0HRBX72, 0HRBX74
A patient with prior synthetic skin substitute placement on the right upper arm develops graft breakdown and persistent wound drainage requiring return to the operating room. The surgeon removes the failed synthetic material and replaces the compromised area with a nonautologous tissue substitute of full thickness to achieve more robust coverage and address the complication. This revision procedure replaces previously used material to restore skin function. Typical codes: 0HRBXJ3, 0HRBXK3

Related Codes

0HR0-SKIN-SCALP-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR1-SKIN-FACE-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR2-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-REPLACEMENT-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR3-LEFT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR4-SKIN-NECK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR5-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR6-SKIN-BACK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR9-SKIN-PERINEUM-REPLACEMENT

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

0HRA-SKIN-INGUINAL-REPLACEMENT

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

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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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HRBX72	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach
0HRBX73	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBX74	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJ3	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJ4	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXJZ	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0HRBXK3	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HRBXK4	Replacement of Right Upper Arm Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach

DRG Codes

26 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC
573	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
574	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
575	Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after a thermal burn causing full-thickness skin loss over a large portion of the right upper arm. Initial debridement has been completed and the wound bed is clean but requires definitive coverage to restore skin barrier and prevent infection. An operative procedure is planned to replace the excised skin with a full-thickness autologous graft harvested from the patient to achieve durable coverage and facilitate healing. Typical codes: 0HRBX73
An outpatient with a chronic nonhealing venous stasis ulcer on the right upper arm is admitted electively for staged reconstruction after conservative measures have failed. The surgical plan is to excise the scarred ulcer bed and apply a partial-thickness autologous tissue substitute using a cell suspension technique to promote re-epithelialization and restore skin integrity. This planned inpatient procedure targets replacement of the damaged skin with the patient’s own partial-thickness tissue product. Typical codes: 0HRBX72, 0HRBX74
A patient with prior synthetic skin substitute placement on the right upper arm develops graft breakdown and persistent wound drainage requiring return to the operating room. The surgeon removes the failed synthetic material and replaces the compromised area with a nonautologous tissue substitute of full thickness to achieve more robust coverage and address the complication. This revision procedure replaces previously used material to restore skin function. Typical codes: 0HRBXJ3, 0HRBXK3

Related Codes

0HR0-SKIN-SCALP-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR1-SKIN-FACE-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR2-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-REPLACEMENT-SKIN-RIGHT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR3-LEFT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR4-SKIN-NECK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR5-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR6-SKIN-BACK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR9-SKIN-PERINEUM-REPLACEMENT

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

0HRA-SKIN-INGUINAL-REPLACEMENT

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

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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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Skin Right Upper Arm Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Skin Right Upper Arm Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HRB represent?

What types of substitutes are described within the 0HRB code group?

When should a 0HRB ICD-10-PCS code be used in documentation?

What are the approach and body part specified for codes in this group?

How does accurate coding within 0HRB impact reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HRB represent?

What types of substitutes are described within the 0HRB code group?

When should a 0HRB ICD-10-PCS code be used in documentation?

What are the approach and body part specified for codes in this group?

How does accurate coding within 0HRB impact reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References