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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XHR2 includes procedures performed to replace skin in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when abdominal skin requires replacement with biological or synthetic materials due to loss, damage, or nonviability. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XHR2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Abdomen Replacement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve replacing abdominal skin using biologic or synthetic materials, targeting the skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and breast body system for the abdomen. These replacement procedures restore the form and function of abdominal skin when native tissue is absent, damaged, or nonviable. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding reflects the specific operation and body part and is important for correct inpatient documentation 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
R	Operation	Replacement
2	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

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Abdomen Replacement 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
R	Operation	Replacement
2	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when abdominal skin is replaced because native skin is lost, damaged, or otherwise nonviable and a biologic or synthetic material is implanted or applied. Codes in this group apply to inpatient procedures targeting the abdomen skin using replacement materials and should be selected to match the specific technique and material documented.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XHR2XGA	Replacement of Abdomen Skin with Prademagene Zamikeracel, Genetically Engineered Autologous Cell Therapy, External Approach, New Technology Group 10

DRG Codes

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DRG Code	Description
018	Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a severe thermal burn that destroyed large areas of abdominal skin with full-thickness loss and exposed underlying tissues. The patient is admitted for staged reconstructive therapy because native abdominal skin is nonviable and coverage is required to restore contour and barrier function; the surgical plan includes application of an autologous genetically engineered skin cell therapy derived from the patient’s own cells to replace the lost abdominal skin. Typical codes: XHR2XGA
An elective inpatient admission for a middle-aged patient with a chronic, nonhealing abdominal wound after multiple prior laparotomies where native abdominal skin has retracted and failed to close. Because conservative measures and local flaps are unsuitable, the team proceeds with planned replacement of the abdominal skin using the patient’s genetically engineered autologous cell product to re-establish durable skin coverage. Typical codes: XHR2XGA
A patient with abdominal wall skin necrosis developing after high-dose radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy is admitted urgently for debridement and definitive coverage; the native abdominal skin is nonviable and requires replacement to prevent infection and facilitate wound healing, so surgically applied autologous genetically engineered skin cells are used as the replacement material. Typical codes: XHR2XGA

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XHR0-HEAD-AND-NECK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR1-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

XHR3-BACK-REPLACEMENT

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

XHR4-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR5-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR6-RIGHT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR7-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHRP-SKIN-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin: 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
XHR2XGA	Replacement of Abdomen Skin with Prademagene Zamikeracel, Genetically Engineered Autologous Cell Therapy, External Approach, New Technology Group 10

DRG Codes

1 rows

DRG Code	Description
018	Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a severe thermal burn that destroyed large areas of abdominal skin with full-thickness loss and exposed underlying tissues. The patient is admitted for staged reconstructive therapy because native abdominal skin is nonviable and coverage is required to restore contour and barrier function; the surgical plan includes application of an autologous genetically engineered skin cell therapy derived from the patient’s own cells to replace the lost abdominal skin. Typical codes: XHR2XGA
An elective inpatient admission for a middle-aged patient with a chronic, nonhealing abdominal wound after multiple prior laparotomies where native abdominal skin has retracted and failed to close. Because conservative measures and local flaps are unsuitable, the team proceeds with planned replacement of the abdominal skin using the patient’s genetically engineered autologous cell product to re-establish durable skin coverage. Typical codes: XHR2XGA
A patient with abdominal wall skin necrosis developing after high-dose radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy is admitted urgently for debridement and definitive coverage; the native abdominal skin is nonviable and requires replacement to prevent infection and facilitate wound healing, so surgically applied autologous genetically engineered skin cells are used as the replacement material. Typical codes: XHR2XGA

Related Codes

XHR0-HEAD-AND-NECK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR1-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

XHR3-BACK-REPLACEMENT

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

XHR4-RIGHT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR5-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR6-RIGHT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHR7-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

XHRP-SKIN-REPLACEMENT

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

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Abdomen Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Abdomen Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers replacement of abdominal skin?

What is the specific code for replacement of abdomen skin with Prademagene Zamikeracel?

What body system and operation attributes apply to codes in the XHR2 group?

Why is accurate coding within the XHR2 group important for inpatient care?

Which related DRG is associated with the XHR2 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers replacement of abdominal skin?

What is the specific code for replacement of abdomen skin with Prademagene Zamikeracel?

What body system and operation attributes apply to codes in the XHR2 group?

Why is accurate coding within the XHR2 group important for inpatient care?

Which related DRG is associated with the XHR2 code group?

References