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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HTR includes procedures performed to resect structures in the toe nail. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the toe nail is surgically removed for reasons such as infection, ingrowth, or deformity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HTR group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Toe Nail Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection procedures that involve removal of the toenail and portions of the nail apparatus, targeting the skin and breast body system region related to the toe nail. These procedures are external, typically performed to treat ingrown toenails, severe infection, or nail deformity. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the precise operation performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and clinical documentation integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
T	Operation	Resection
R	Body Part	Toe Nail

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Toe Nail Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
T	Operation	Resection
R	Body Part	Toe Nail

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes surgical removal of a toe nail or portions of the nail plate without insertion of a replacement. Select the code when documentation specifies resection as the root operation and the procedure was performed externally on the toe nail.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HTRXZZ	Resection of Toe Nail, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a severe, infected ingrown toenail causing cellulitis of the toe and concern for spread despite oral antibiotics; due to poor peripheral perfusion and high risk for progression, the patient is admitted for IV antibiotics and surgical removal of the nail plate to control the infection. A resection of the toe nail is performed externally to remove the nidus of infection and allow debridement and dressing changes. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ
A young adult athlete is admitted electively for definitive treatment of a chronically deformed and painful toenail that has failed conservative outpatient management; inpatient admission is planned for combined nail resection and anesthesia due to the need for careful operative management and post‑operative monitoring. The external resection removes the abnormal nail plate to relieve pain and correct the deformity. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ
A patient is admitted from the emergency department with recurrent paronychia and a partially avulsed toenail after a traumatic injury; because the nail is nonviable and causing persistent drainage and pain, the surgical team performs an external resection of the remaining nail plate to control the wound and permit healing. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ

Related Codes

0HTQ-FINGER-NAIL-RESECTION

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

0HTT-RIGHT-BREAST-RESECTION

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

0HTU-LEFT-BREAST-RESECTION

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

0HTV-BREAST-BILATERAL-RESECTION

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

0HTW-RIGHT-NIPPLE-RESECTION

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

0HTX-LEFT-NIPPLE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Nipple: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HTY-SUPERNUMERARY-BREAST-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Supernumerary Breast: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HTRXZZ	Resection of Toe Nail, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a severe, infected ingrown toenail causing cellulitis of the toe and concern for spread despite oral antibiotics; due to poor peripheral perfusion and high risk for progression, the patient is admitted for IV antibiotics and surgical removal of the nail plate to control the infection. A resection of the toe nail is performed externally to remove the nidus of infection and allow debridement and dressing changes. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ
A young adult athlete is admitted electively for definitive treatment of a chronically deformed and painful toenail that has failed conservative outpatient management; inpatient admission is planned for combined nail resection and anesthesia due to the need for careful operative management and post‑operative monitoring. The external resection removes the abnormal nail plate to relieve pain and correct the deformity. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ
A patient is admitted from the emergency department with recurrent paronychia and a partially avulsed toenail after a traumatic injury; because the nail is nonviable and causing persistent drainage and pain, the surgical team performs an external resection of the remaining nail plate to control the wound and permit healing. Typical codes: 0HTRXZZ

Related Codes

0HTQ-FINGER-NAIL-RESECTION

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

0HTT-RIGHT-BREAST-RESECTION

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

0HTU-LEFT-BREAST-RESECTION

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

0HTV-BREAST-BILATERAL-RESECTION

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

0HTW-RIGHT-NIPPLE-RESECTION

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

0HTX-LEFT-NIPPLE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Nipple: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HTY-SUPERNUMERARY-BREAST-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Supernumerary Breast: 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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Toe Nail Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Toe Nail Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HTR represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed for toe nail resection?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is toe nail resection coded?

For what clinical reasons are procedures in the 0HTR group typically performed?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HTR group important?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HTR represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed for toe nail resection?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is toe nail resection coded?

For what clinical reasons are procedures in the 0HTR group typically performed?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HTR group important?

References