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 0HWP includes procedures performed to revise or correct a portion of malfunctioning tissue or the position of a displaced device in the skin. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician surgically corrects, repositions, or repairs skin tissue or skin-related devices due to malfunction, displacement, or incomplete prior repair. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HWP group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific revision performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy and appropriate case mix and payment.

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Skin Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes revision procedures that correct or restore the function or position of skin tissue and related structures. Procedures target the skin and breast body system and involve correcting a portion of malfunctioning tissue or the position of displaced skin-related devices. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific revision performed and supports correct case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical procedure corrects, repairs, or repositions skin tissue or a displaced skin device during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the primary intent of the operation is revision rather than initial removal or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HWPX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Skin, External Approach
0HWPX7Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXJZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXKZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXYZ	Revision of Other Device in Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a fall with a dehisced surgical drain site on the lower abdominal skin that is producing persistent serous drainage and causing local irritation. Inpatient care is required because the external drainage device is malfunctioning and cannot be managed conservatively; the surgeon performs a bedside or operating-room procedure to revise and reposition the external drainage device in the skin to restore proper function and secure the outlet. The primary intent is correction of the drainage device rather than removal or replacement. Typical codes: 0HWPX0Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted for elective revision of a reconstructed skin flap after prior autologous tissue substitute placement resulted in partial flap necrosis and contour irregularity. During the planned operative admission the surgeon revises the autologous tissue substitute within the skin to correct position, trim nonviable tissue, and restore contour and function. The procedure’s focus is revision of the previously placed autologous tissue substitute rather than initial placement. Typical codes: 0HWPX7Z
A patient develops wound breakdown over a prior skin graft that incorporated a synthetic dressing layer which is now displaced and causing infection risk; the patient is admitted for operative management. The surgeon revises the synthetic substitute in the involved skin area via an external approach to correct the displaced material and address the compromised skin bed, with the goal of restoring proper device position and enabling wound healing. This procedure targets correction of the malfunctioning synthetic substitute rather than graft removal alone. Typical codes: 0HWPXJZ

Related Codes

0HWQ-FINGER-NAIL-REVISION

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

0HWR-TOE-NAIL-REVISION

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

0HWS-HAIR-REVISION-HAIR-REVISION

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

0HWT-BREAST-RIGHT-REVISION

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

0HWU-LEFT-BREAST-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left 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

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HWPX0Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Skin, External Approach
0HWPX7Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXJZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXKZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Skin, External Approach
0HWPXYZ	Revision of Other Device in Skin, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a fall with a dehisced surgical drain site on the lower abdominal skin that is producing persistent serous drainage and causing local irritation. Inpatient care is required because the external drainage device is malfunctioning and cannot be managed conservatively; the surgeon performs a bedside or operating-room procedure to revise and reposition the external drainage device in the skin to restore proper function and secure the outlet. The primary intent is correction of the drainage device rather than removal or replacement. Typical codes: 0HWPX0Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted for elective revision of a reconstructed skin flap after prior autologous tissue substitute placement resulted in partial flap necrosis and contour irregularity. During the planned operative admission the surgeon revises the autologous tissue substitute within the skin to correct position, trim nonviable tissue, and restore contour and function. The procedure’s focus is revision of the previously placed autologous tissue substitute rather than initial placement. Typical codes: 0HWPX7Z
A patient develops wound breakdown over a prior skin graft that incorporated a synthetic dressing layer which is now displaced and causing infection risk; the patient is admitted for operative management. The surgeon revises the synthetic substitute in the involved skin area via an external approach to correct the displaced material and address the compromised skin bed, with the goal of restoring proper device position and enabling wound healing. This procedure targets correction of the malfunctioning synthetic substitute rather than graft removal alone. Typical codes: 0HWPXJZ

Related Codes

0HWQ-FINGER-NAIL-REVISION

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

0HWR-TOE-NAIL-REVISION

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

0HWS-HAIR-REVISION-HAIR-REVISION

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

0HWT-BREAST-RIGHT-REVISION

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

0HWU-LEFT-BREAST-REVISION

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

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Skin Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in the 0HWP group?

What is the section, body system, and operation for the 0HWP codes?

When should these ICD-10-PCS 0HWP codes be used in documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HWP code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in the 0HWP group?

What is the section, body system, and operation for the 0HWP codes?

When should these ICD-10-PCS 0HWP codes be used in documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the 0HWP code group?

References