0H0 Alteration - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0H0 code range contains 25 ICD-10-PCS codes for Alteration procedures on the skin and breast. 24 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Alteration: Modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part.
Codes in the 0H0 Range 25 codes · 24 billable
- 0H0 Skin and Breast, AlterationNon-billable header
- 0H0T07Z Alteration of Right Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0T0JZ Alteration of Right Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0T0KZ Alteration of Right Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0T0ZZ Alteration of Right Breast, Open Approach
- 0H0T37Z Alteration of Right Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0T3JZ Alteration of Right Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0T3KZ Alteration of Right Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0T3ZZ Alteration of Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0U07Z Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0U0JZ Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0U0KZ Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0U0ZZ Alteration of Left Breast, Open Approach
- 0H0U37Z Alteration of Left Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0U3JZ Alteration of Left Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0U3KZ Alteration of Left Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0U3ZZ Alteration of Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0V07Z Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0V0JZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0V0KZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
- 0H0V0ZZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast, Open Approach
- 0H0V37Z Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0V3JZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0V3KZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
- 0H0V3ZZ Alteration of Bilateral Breast, Percutaneous Approach
About the 0H0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Alteration (code 0H0) involves modifying the appearance of a body part without affecting its function. This procedure commonly targets the skin and breast within the Medical and Surgical section.
Specifically, alteration procedures in this context include surgical changes to the Right Breast, Left Breast, or Bilateral Breasts. These can be performed using an Open Approach or a less invasive Percutaneous Approach. The codes also specify whether the alteration uses an Autologous Tissue Substitute, Synthetic Substitute, Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, or no substitute at all. For example, code 0H0T0JZ indicates an open alteration of the right breast with a synthetic substitute, while 0H0U3ZZ describes a percutaneous alteration of the left breast without a tissue substitute. These detailed coding options capture the type of alteration and materials used, ensuring precise documentation for clinical and billing purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0H0 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 24 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0H0 range classify?
The range classifies Alteration procedures, modifying the anatomic structure of a body part without affecting the function of the body part, performed on the skin and breast. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
