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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HTX includes procedures performed to resect anatomical structures in the left nipple. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete surgical removal of the left nipple is performed without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HTX group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Nipple Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection operations targeting the left nipple within the Skin and Breast body system. Procedures involve surgically cutting out all of the left nipple without replacement using an external approach. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resections ensures inpatient records reflect the precise procedure 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
T	Operation	Resection
X	Body Part	Nipple, Left

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Left Nipple 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
X	Body Part	Nipple, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire left nipple is surgically removed and no replacement is performed during the same operative episode. Assign the code when the documentation specifically indicates resection of the left nipple with an external approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HTXXZZ	Resection of Left Nipple, External Approach

DRG Codes

8 rows

DRG Code	Description
584	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures with CC/MCC
585	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult woman is admitted for surgical management of a biopsy-proven invasive carcinoma confined to the left nipple complex after imaging and pathology confirmed malignant involvement. The surgical team performs a complete excision of the left nipple without immediate reconstruction to achieve clear margins and control local disease. Inpatient coding captures the resection procedure because the entire left nipple was removed and no replacement was done during the same hospitalization. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ
An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with acute ischemic necrosis of the left nipple following severe local infection and compromised blood supply; conservative measures have failed and the decision is made for operative debridement with complete removal of the nonviable left nipple. The procedure involves excision of all nipple tissue using an external approach without replacement to control infection and prevent systemic spread. The inpatient record documents complete resection of the left nipple, making the code appropriate. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ
A patient who previously underwent breast-conserving surgery returns with persistent painful hypertrophic scarring and recurrent ulceration isolated to the left nipple despite conservative therapy. The surgeon elects to remove the entire left nipple to relieve symptoms and allow wound healing, without performing reconstruction during the same admission. The documentation specifies complete surgical removal of the left nipple via an external approach and no replacement was performed. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ

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0HTR-TOE-NAIL-RESECTION

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0HTT-RIGHT-BREAST-RESECTION

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

0HTU-LEFT-BREAST-RESECTION

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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

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
0HTXXZZ	Resection of Left Nipple, External Approach

DRG Codes

8 rows

DRG Code	Description
584	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures with CC/MCC
585	Breast Biopsy, Local Excision and Other Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult woman is admitted for surgical management of a biopsy-proven invasive carcinoma confined to the left nipple complex after imaging and pathology confirmed malignant involvement. The surgical team performs a complete excision of the left nipple without immediate reconstruction to achieve clear margins and control local disease. Inpatient coding captures the resection procedure because the entire left nipple was removed and no replacement was done during the same hospitalization. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ
An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with acute ischemic necrosis of the left nipple following severe local infection and compromised blood supply; conservative measures have failed and the decision is made for operative debridement with complete removal of the nonviable left nipple. The procedure involves excision of all nipple tissue using an external approach without replacement to control infection and prevent systemic spread. The inpatient record documents complete resection of the left nipple, making the code appropriate. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ
A patient who previously underwent breast-conserving surgery returns with persistent painful hypertrophic scarring and recurrent ulceration isolated to the left nipple despite conservative therapy. The surgeon elects to remove the entire left nipple to relieve symptoms and allow wound healing, without performing reconstruction during the same admission. The documentation specifies complete surgical removal of the left nipple via an external approach and no replacement was performed. Typical codes: 0HTXXZZ

Related Codes

0HTQ-FINGER-NAIL-RESECTION

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

0HTR-TOE-NAIL-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Toe 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

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

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Left Nipple Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Nipple Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What is the ICD-10-PCS code group for resection of the left nipple?

How is the procedure described in this code group performed?

Which body system and operation type does `0HTXXZZ` belong to?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0HTX affect inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0HTX code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What is the ICD-10-PCS code group for resection of the left nipple?

How is the procedure described in this code group performed?

Which body system and operation type does `0HTXXZZ` belong to?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0HTX affect inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0HTX code group?

References