0HN Release - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0HN code range contains 48 ICD-10-PCS codes for Release procedures on the skin and breast. 47 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Release: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force.
Codes in the 0HN Range 48 codes · 47 billable
- 0HN Skin and Breast, ReleaseNon-billable header
- 0HN0XZZ Release Scalp Skin, External Approach
- 0HN1XZZ Release Face Skin, External Approach
- 0HN2XZZ Release Right Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HN3XZZ Release Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HN4XZZ Release Neck Skin, External Approach
- 0HN5XZZ Release Chest Skin, External Approach
- 0HN6XZZ Release Back Skin, External Approach
- 0HN7XZZ Release Abdomen Skin, External Approach
- 0HN8XZZ Release Buttock Skin, External Approach
- 0HN9XZZ Release Perineum Skin, External Approach
- 0HNAXZZ Release Inguinal Skin, External Approach
- 0HNBXZZ Release Right Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HNCXZZ Release Left Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HNDXZZ Release Right Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HNEXZZ Release Left Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HNFXZZ Release Right Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HNGXZZ Release Left Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HNHXZZ Release Right Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HNJXZZ Release Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HNKXZZ Release Right Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HNLXZZ Release Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HNMXZZ Release Right Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0HNNXZZ Release Left Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0HNQXZZ Release Finger Nail, External Approach
- 0HNRXZZ Release Toe Nail, External Approach
- 0HNT0ZZ Release Right Breast, Open Approach
- 0HNT3ZZ Release Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HNT7ZZ Release Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HNT8ZZ Release Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HNU0ZZ Release Left Breast, Open Approach
- 0HNU3ZZ Release Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HNU7ZZ Release Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HNU8ZZ Release Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HNV0ZZ Release Bilateral Breast, Open Approach
- 0HNV3ZZ Release Bilateral Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HNV7ZZ Release Bilateral Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HNV8ZZ Release Bilateral Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HNW0ZZ Release Right Nipple, Open Approach
- 0HNW3ZZ Release Right Nipple, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HNW7ZZ Release Right Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HNW8ZZ Release Right Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HNWXZZ Release Right Nipple, External Approach
- 0HNX0ZZ Release Left Nipple, Open Approach
- 0HNX3ZZ Release Left Nipple, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HNX7ZZ Release Left Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HNX8ZZ Release Left Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HNXXZZ Release Left Nipple, External Approach
About the 0HN Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Release (0HN) involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by using force. This procedure is applied to restore mobility or normal function in the Skin and Breast body system within the Medical and Surgical section.
Examples of the Release operation in this context include codes for various anatomical locations such as the Scalp Skin (0HN0XZZ), Face Skin (0HN1XZZ), and other external skin sites like the Neck, Chest, and Back. The approach is predominantly External. For the Breast and Nipple, release can be performed by Open (e.g., 0HNT0ZZ for right breast), Percutaneous, or via Natural or Artificial Openings (including endoscopic methods). Additionally, smaller body parts such as Finger Nail and Toe Nail also have release codes. These codes enable precise documentation of skin and breast release procedures tailored to location and approach, supporting accurate medical coding and reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0HN range?
Of the 48 codes in this range, 47 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 0HN range classify?
The range classifies Release procedures, freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by use of force, 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.
