0HQ Repair - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0HQ code range contains 52 ICD-10-PCS codes for Repair procedures on the skin and breast. 51 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Repair: Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Codes in the 0HQ Range 52 codes · 51 billable
- 0HQ Skin and Breast, RepairNon-billable header
- 0HQ0XZZ Repair Scalp Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ1XZZ Repair Face Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ2XZZ Repair Right Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ3XZZ Repair Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ4XZZ Repair Neck Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ5XZZ Repair Chest Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ6XZZ Repair Back Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ7XZZ Repair Abdomen Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ8XZZ Repair Buttock Skin, External Approach
- 0HQ9XZZ Repair Perineum Skin, External Approach
- 0HQAXZZ Repair Inguinal Skin, External Approach
- 0HQBXZZ Repair Right Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HQCXZZ Repair Left Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HQDXZZ Repair Right Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HQEXZZ Repair Left Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HQFXZZ Repair Right Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HQGXZZ Repair Left Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HQHXZZ Repair Right Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HQJXZZ Repair Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HQKXZZ Repair Right Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HQLXZZ Repair Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HQMXZZ Repair Right Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0HQNXZZ Repair Left Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0HQQXZZ Repair Finger Nail, External Approach
- 0HQRXZZ Repair Toe Nail, External Approach
- 0HQT0ZZ Repair Right Breast, Open Approach
- 0HQT3ZZ Repair Right Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQT7ZZ Repair Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQT8ZZ Repair Right Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HQU0ZZ Repair Left Breast, Open Approach
- 0HQU3ZZ Repair Left Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQU7ZZ Repair Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQU8ZZ Repair Left Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HQV0ZZ Repair Bilateral Breast, Open Approach
- 0HQV3ZZ Repair Bilateral Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQV7ZZ Repair Bilateral Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQV8ZZ Repair Bilateral Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HQW0ZZ Repair Right Nipple, Open Approach
- 0HQW3ZZ Repair Right Nipple, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQW7ZZ Repair Right Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQW8ZZ Repair Right Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HQWXZZ Repair Right Nipple, External Approach
- 0HQX0ZZ Repair Left Nipple, Open Approach
- 0HQX3ZZ Repair Left Nipple, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQX7ZZ Repair Left Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQX8ZZ Repair Left Nipple, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- 0HQXXZZ Repair Left Nipple, External Approach
- 0HQY0ZZ Repair Supernumerary Breast, Open Approach
- 0HQY3ZZ Repair Supernumerary Breast, Percutaneous Approach
- 0HQY7ZZ Repair Supernumerary Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
- 0HQY8ZZ Repair Supernumerary Breast, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
About the 0HQ Code Range
These procedures restore skin, breast, nipple, or nails toward their usual structure and function. They include repairs of skin tears, including tears of the skin around the perineum.
The fourth character identifies the site, distinguishing skin locations, finger and toe nails, breasts, and nipples. It separates right from left where listed and includes both breasts and an extra breast. The fifth character records the approach: Open exposes the site through an incision; Percutaneous reaches it through a puncture or small incision; opening approaches enter through a natural or artificial opening, with or without internal visualization; and External acts on the surface or through force applied from outside. The sixth character is No Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0HQ range?
Of the 52 codes in this range, 51 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0HQ range classify?
The range classifies Repair procedures, restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function, 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
