ICD-10-PCS 8E0H Coding & Reimbursement Guide

ICD-10-PCS Code For Integumentary System And Breast: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 8E0H includes procedures performed to perform other procedures on structures in the integumentary system and breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician documents an other procedure performed on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or breast structures during an inpatient encounter. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 8E0H group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Integumentary System And Breast Other Procedures Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes other procedures performed on the integumentary system and breast and involves actions classified as other procedures rather than standard excision, repair, or replacement operations. These procedures target skin, subcutaneous tissue, and breast structures within the physiological systems and anatomical regions body system. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment determination.

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
8	Section	Other Procedures
E	Body System	Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
0	Operation	Other Procedures
H	Body Part	Integumentary System and Breast

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Other Procedures

Body System

Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions

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Other Procedures

Body Part

Integumentary System and Breast

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Integumentary System And Breast Other Procedures Procedure Overview

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
8	Section	Other Procedures
E	Body System	Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
0	Operation	Other Procedures
H	Body Part	Integumentary System and Breast

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Other Procedures

Body System

Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions

Operation

Other Procedures

Body Part

Integumentary System and Breast

When to Use

Select a code from this group when the inpatient record documents an other procedure performed on the integumentary system or breast that matches the procedure definitions in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. Use these codes when the operation is categorized as Other Procedures and the body part is within the integumentary system and breast.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
8E0H300	Acupuncture using Anesthesia
8E0H30Z	Acupuncture
8E0HX62	Breast Milk Collection
8E0HXY9	Piercing of Integumentary System and Breast

ICD-10-PCS Code

Description

8E0H300

Acupuncture using Anesthesia

8E0H30Z

Acupuncture

8E0HX62

Breast Milk Collection

8E0HXY9

Piercing of Integumentary System and Breast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly postpartum patient in the inpatient maternity unit with difficulty establishing lactation and concern for insufficient milk expression undergoes a formal collection of breast milk for analysis and temporary feeding support; the procedure is performed to obtain expressed breast milk under controlled conditions for nutritional or diagnostic use while inpatient lactation support continues. Typical codes: 8E0HX62
A young adult admitted for management of a complex infected chest wall wound with prior failed topical therapy requires an alternative skin intervention performed in the inpatient setting to address wound-related symptoms; an other procedure on the integumentary tissues such as targeted acupuncture adjunct to wound care may be used to assist pain control and local circulation as part of the inpatient treatment plan. Typical codes: 8E0H300, 8E0H30Z
An adolescent hospitalized after a facial penetrating injury develops an embedded cosmetic piercing in the skin that cannot be managed in clinic and requires inpatient removal of the piercing element from integumentary tissues to prevent ongoing infection or tissue damage; an other procedure to remove or manage the piercing is performed under appropriate anesthesia or sedation. Typical codes: 8E0HXY9

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.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
8E0H300	Acupuncture using Anesthesia
8E0H30Z	Acupuncture
8E0HX62	Breast Milk Collection
8E0HXY9	Piercing of Integumentary System and Breast

An elderly postpartum patient in the inpatient maternity unit with difficulty establishing lactation and concern for insufficient milk expression undergoes a formal collection of breast milk for analysis and temporary feeding support; the procedure is performed to obtain expressed breast milk under controlled conditions for nutritional or diagnostic use while inpatient lactation support continues. Typical codes: 8E0HX62
A young adult admitted for management of a complex infected chest wall wound with prior failed topical therapy requires an alternative skin intervention performed in the inpatient setting to address wound-related symptoms; an other procedure on the integumentary tissues such as targeted acupuncture adjunct to wound care may be used to assist pain control and local circulation as part of the inpatient treatment plan. Typical codes: 8E0H300, 8E0H30Z
An adolescent hospitalized after a facial penetrating injury develops an embedded cosmetic piercing in the skin that cannot be managed in clinic and requires inpatient removal of the piercing element from integumentary tissues to prevent ongoing infection or tissue damage; an other procedure to remove or manage the piercing is performed under appropriate anesthesia or sedation. Typical codes: 8E0HXY9

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Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 8E0H?

For what setting are ICD-10-PCS codes in the 8E0H group used?

What body system and operation do codes in 8E0H represent?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 8E0H affect reimbursement?

What specific codes correspond to acupuncture and breast milk collection in this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 8E0H?

For what setting are ICD-10-PCS codes in the 8E0H group used?

What body system and operation do codes in 8E0H represent?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 8E0H affect reimbursement?

What specific codes correspond to acupuncture and breast milk collection in this group?

References