0H8 Division - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0H8 code range contains 24 ICD-10-PCS codes for Division procedures on the skin and breast. 23 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Division: Cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a body part.
Codes in the 0H8 Range 24 codes · 23 billable
- 0H8 Skin and Breast, DivisionNon-billable header
- 0H80XZZ Division of Scalp Skin, External Approach
- 0H81XZZ Division of Face Skin, External Approach
- 0H82XZZ Division of Right Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0H83XZZ Division of Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0H84XZZ Division of Neck Skin, External Approach
- 0H85XZZ Division of Chest Skin, External Approach
- 0H86XZZ Division of Back Skin, External Approach
- 0H87XZZ Division of Abdomen Skin, External Approach
- 0H88XZZ Division of Buttock Skin, External Approach
- 0H89XZZ Division of Perineum Skin, External Approach
- 0H8AXZZ Division of Inguinal Skin, External Approach
- 0H8BXZZ Division of Right Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0H8CXZZ Division of Left Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0H8DXZZ Division of Right Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0H8EXZZ Division of Left Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0H8FXZZ Division of Right Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0H8GXZZ Division of Left Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0H8HXZZ Division of Right Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0H8JXZZ Division of Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0H8KXZZ Division of Right Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0H8LXZZ Division of Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0H8MXZZ Division of Right Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0H8NXZZ Division of Left Foot Skin, External Approach
About the 0H8 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Division (0H8) refers to cutting into a body part without removing or detaching it, usually to separate or split it. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation is applied specifically to the Skin and Breast body system.
Division procedures involve separating parts of the skin at various anatomical sites using an External Approach, which means the incision is made directly through the skin. The included codes showcase this operation on many different areas such as the Scalp (0H80XZZ), Face (0H81XZZ), Neck (0H84XZZ), and multiple limbs including the Right Upper Arm (0H8BXZZ) and Left Foot (0H8NXZZ). These entries highlight the system’s precision in documenting where the division is performed on the skin. Proper coding of these skin and breast division procedures is essential for clear clinical records and reimbursement.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0H8 range?
Of the 24 codes in this range, 23 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 0H8 range classify?
The range classifies Division procedures, cutting into a body part without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part in order to separate or transect a 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.
