ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
3E00X3ZIntroduction of Anti-inflammatory into Skin and Mucous Membranes, External Approach
Short description: Introduce Anti-inflam in Skin/Mucous Mem, Extern
Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 3E00X3Z
3E00X3Z is the ICD-10-PCS code for a introduction procedure on the skin and mucous membranes using an external approach with anti-inflammatory. In ICD-10-PCS, introduction means putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products.
In plain terms, this corresponds to injection or tattooing of skin lesion or defect, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (86.02).
For a different body part, codes include 3E09X3Z (nose), 3E0BX3Z (ear), 3E0CX3Z (eye) and 3E0DX3Z (mouth and pharynx).
With a different device, use 3E00X4Z (serum, toxoid and vaccine), 3E00XBZ (anesthetic agent), 3E00XKZ (other diagnostic substance), 3E00XMZ (pigment), 3E00XNZ (analgesics, hypnotics, sedatives) and 3E00XTZ (destructive agent).
It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 3Administration
- 2. Body System
- EPhysiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
- 3. Operation
- 0Introduction
Putting in or on a therapeutic, diagnostic, nutritional, physiological, or prophylactic substance except blood or blood products
- 4. Body System / Region
- 0Skin and Mucous Membranes
- 5. Approach
- XExternal
Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane
- 6. Substance
- 3Anti-inflammatory
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 86.02Injection or tattooing of skin lesion or defectapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 3E00X3Z
Is 3E00X3Z a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 3E00X3Z is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 3E00X3Z?
- The CMS GEMs map 3E00X3Z to ICD-9-CM 86.02 (Injection or tattooing of skin lesion or defect).