ICD-10-PCS Code For Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XHH8 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological monitoring or supportive appliances into subcutaneous tissue and fascia in the chest. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when open insertion of such devices into chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XHH8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes open insertion of a nonbiological appliance into the subcutaneous tissue and fascia of the chest. The procedures target the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast body system and involve placing monitoring or supportive devices that do not replace a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific insertion performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
H	Body System	Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast
H	Operation	Insertion
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest

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Subcutaneous Tissue And Fascia, Chest Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
H	Body System	Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue, Fascia and Breast
H	Operation	Insertion
8	Body Part	Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest

When to Use

Use these codes when an open approach is used to place a monitoring or supportive nonbiological device into the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes for procedures that do not involve insertion into the specified chest subcutaneous tissues or that use different approaches.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XHH80HB	Insertion of Ultrasound Transmitter and Battery for Endocardiac Pacing Electrode into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
258	Cardiac Pacemaker Device Replacement with MCC
259	Cardiac Pacemaker Device Replacement without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with symptomatic bradyarrhythmia who has failed transvenous lead placement due to venous occlusion and is scheduled for an elective open implantation of a subcutaneous ultrasound transmitter and battery to allow endocardiac pacing lead monitoring. The patient is admitted for the planned operative procedure to place the monitoring device into the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia to enable reliable pacing system surveillance and telemetry. Typical codes: XHH80HB
A patient with congenital heart block requiring long-term pacing who presents for initial device implantation as a staged inpatient elective procedure; anatomy or prior sternotomy necessitates an open approach to position the ultrasound transmitter and battery in the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia. The inpatient stay is for the surgical insertion, postoperative monitoring, and device programming to ensure effective endocardiac pacing support. Typical codes: XHH80HB
A patient with an infected or eroded transvenous pacemaker pocket undergoes removal of infected hardware followed by open placement of a nonbiological subcutaneous ultrasound transmitter and battery into the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia as part of a revision strategy to maintain pacing capability while avoiding intravascular leads. The procedure is performed during the inpatient admission to control infection and re-establish pacing monitoring in a new subcutaneous location. Typical codes: XHH80HB

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
XHH80HB	Insertion of Ultrasound Transmitter and Battery for Endocardiac Pacing Electrode into Chest Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Open Approach, New Technology Group 11

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
258	Cardiac Pacemaker Device Replacement with MCC
259	Cardiac Pacemaker Device Replacement without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with symptomatic bradyarrhythmia who has failed transvenous lead placement due to venous occlusion and is scheduled for an elective open implantation of a subcutaneous ultrasound transmitter and battery to allow endocardiac pacing lead monitoring. The patient is admitted for the planned operative procedure to place the monitoring device into the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia to enable reliable pacing system surveillance and telemetry. Typical codes: XHH80HB
A patient with congenital heart block requiring long-term pacing who presents for initial device implantation as a staged inpatient elective procedure; anatomy or prior sternotomy necessitates an open approach to position the ultrasound transmitter and battery in the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia. The inpatient stay is for the surgical insertion, postoperative monitoring, and device programming to ensure effective endocardiac pacing support. Typical codes: XHH80HB
A patient with an infected or eroded transvenous pacemaker pocket undergoes removal of infected hardware followed by open placement of a nonbiological subcutaneous ultrasound transmitter and battery into the chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia as part of a revision strategy to maintain pacing capability while avoiding intravascular leads. The procedure is performed during the inpatient admission to control infection and re-establish pacing monitoring in a new subcutaneous location. Typical codes: XHH80HB

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents insertion into chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia for an ultrasound transmitter and battery?

What body system and operation are described by the XHH8 code group?

When should an inpatient record use a code from the XHH8 group?

What are the related DRGs for procedures in this code group?

Which code attributes define the XHH8 procedure group in ICD-10-PCS?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents insertion into chest subcutaneous tissue and fascia for an ultrasound transmitter and battery?

What body system and operation are described by the XHH8 code group?

When should an inpatient record use a code from the XHH8 group?

What are the related DRGs for procedures in this code group?

Which code attributes define the XHH8 procedure group in ICD-10-PCS?

References