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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HWU includes procedures performed to correct or revise a portion of a malfunctioning device or to reposition a displaced device in the left breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a revision procedure is performed to repair, restore, or reposition an implant or other device component in the left breast. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HWU group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the revision procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Breast Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient revision procedures that correct or restore the position or function of a portion of a malfunctioning device or a displaced device within the left breast. These procedures target the skin and breast body system and involve surgical manipulation to correct implants, device components, or device positioning. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these revisions is important to reflect the clinical care provided and to support appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Breast 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
U	Body Part	Breast, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes a surgical revision to repair, replace, or reposition an implant or device component in the left breast due to malfunction or displacement. These codes apply when the primary intent of the operation is correction or restoration of the device or its position.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

24 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HWU00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0NZ	Revision of Tissue Expander in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

11 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old woman with a history of left-sided implant-based breast reconstruction presents with acute swelling, erythema, and wound dehiscence over the left breast pocket after recent pacemaker placement. Imaging and operative findings show a malpositioned drainage device with signs of infection and partial exposure; an open surgical revision is performed to correct and restore the drainage device and debride the pocket. The primary intent is to correct the malfunctioning/exposed device component and reestablish proper drainage and device position. Typical codes: 0HWU00Z
A 45-year-old woman with prior left breast reconstruction using a tissue expander presents for a planned inpatient revision to adjust implant pocket and replace a malfunctioning tissue expander that has developed persistent seroma and mechanical failure. Under controlled operative conditions via a percutaneous approach the surgeon revises the tissue expander component to restore function and optimize reconstruction outcomes. Typical codes: 0HWU3NZ
A 53-year-old woman who previously underwent autologous tissue reconstruction of the left breast develops capsular contracture and symptomatic displacement of an autologous tissue substitute component causing contour deformity. During an inpatient revision, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic technique, the surgeon repositions and revises the autologous tissue substitute to correct the displacement and improve symmetry. Typical codes: 0HWU87Z

Related Codes

0HWP-SKIN-REVISION

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

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

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

24 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HWU00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0NZ	Revision of Tissue Expander in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Left Breast, Open Approach
0HWU30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
0HWU3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 24

DRG Codes

11 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC

Showing 1–10 of 11

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old woman with a history of left-sided implant-based breast reconstruction presents with acute swelling, erythema, and wound dehiscence over the left breast pocket after recent pacemaker placement. Imaging and operative findings show a malpositioned drainage device with signs of infection and partial exposure; an open surgical revision is performed to correct and restore the drainage device and debride the pocket. The primary intent is to correct the malfunctioning/exposed device component and reestablish proper drainage and device position. Typical codes: 0HWU00Z
A 45-year-old woman with prior left breast reconstruction using a tissue expander presents for a planned inpatient revision to adjust implant pocket and replace a malfunctioning tissue expander that has developed persistent seroma and mechanical failure. Under controlled operative conditions via a percutaneous approach the surgeon revises the tissue expander component to restore function and optimize reconstruction outcomes. Typical codes: 0HWU3NZ
A 53-year-old woman who previously underwent autologous tissue reconstruction of the left breast develops capsular contracture and symptomatic displacement of an autologous tissue substitute component causing contour deformity. During an inpatient revision, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic technique, the surgeon repositions and revises the autologous tissue substitute to correct the displacement and improve symmetry. Typical codes: 0HWU87Z

Related Codes

0HWP-SKIN-REVISION

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

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

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 Breast: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Breast Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Breast Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HWU for the left breast?

How should coders document approach and device type for codes in 0HWU?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures captured by ICD-10-PCS 0HWU codes?

Which DRGs are related to the 0HWU left breast revision code group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HWU group important for inpatient settings?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0HWU for the left breast?

How should coders document approach and device type for codes in 0HWU?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures captured by ICD-10-PCS 0HWU codes?

Which DRGs are related to the 0HWU left breast revision code group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0HWU group important for inpatient settings?

References