ICD-10-PCS Code For Soft Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CU3 includes procedures performed to supplement soft palate structures in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when augmentation or reinforcement of the soft palate with biological or synthetic material is performed to improve function or support tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CU3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Soft Palate Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the soft palate and target the mouth and throat body system. These operations supplement the soft palate to improve structure or function, such as reducing velopharyngeal insufficiency or supporting soft tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific augmentation performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
U	Operation	Supplement
3	Body Part	Soft Palate

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Soft Palate Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
U	Operation	Supplement
3	Body Part	Soft Palate

When to Use

Use a code from this group when material is implanted or applied to the soft palate specifically to augment or reinforce its structure or function. Codes apply when the augmentation is performed during an inpatient encounter and requires documentation of the supplement procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CU307Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU30JZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CU30KZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU337Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU33JZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU33KZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU3X7Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CU3XJZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CU3XKZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Adult patient with severe velopharyngeal insufficiency after oncologic resection of a soft palate tumor presents electively for reconstructive augmentation to restore speech resonance and swallowing function; inpatient admission is planned because of combined airway monitoring and potential need for staged flap management. A biologic or synthetic material is implanted to reinforce the soft palate to improve velopharyngeal closure. Typical codes: 0CU307Z, 0CU30JZ
Pediatric patient with congenital cleft palate who has persistent hypernasal speech despite primary repair and is admitted for a secondary palate augmentation to improve velopharyngeal competence; the procedure is performed under general anesthesia with placement of graft material to bulk the soft palate. The inpatient procedure supplements soft palate tissue to enhance function and reduce nasal regurgitation. Typical codes: 0CU30KZ, 0CU337Z
Adult patient with prior palatal surgery who develops symptomatic palatal insufficiency and tissue breakdown requiring revision augmentation during the same hospitalization for complications of prior repair; the surgeon places nonautologous or synthetic material to reinforce the compromised soft palate and protect the airway while addressing wound issues. Typical codes: 0CU33JZ, 0CU3XKZ

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0CU0-UPPER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU1-LOWER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU2-HARD-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hard Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU5-UPPER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

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0CU6-LOWER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Gingiva: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU7-TONGUE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tongue: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUM-PHARYNX-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pharynx: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUN-UVULA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Uvula: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUR-EPIGLOTTIS-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Epiglottis: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CU307Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU30JZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0CU30KZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0CU337Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU33JZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU33KZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Approach
0CU3X7Z	Supplement Soft Palate with Autologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach
0CU3XJZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0CU3XKZ	Supplement Soft Palate with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
143	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC
144	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC
145	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Adult patient with severe velopharyngeal insufficiency after oncologic resection of a soft palate tumor presents electively for reconstructive augmentation to restore speech resonance and swallowing function; inpatient admission is planned because of combined airway monitoring and potential need for staged flap management. A biologic or synthetic material is implanted to reinforce the soft palate to improve velopharyngeal closure. Typical codes: 0CU307Z, 0CU30JZ
Pediatric patient with congenital cleft palate who has persistent hypernasal speech despite primary repair and is admitted for a secondary palate augmentation to improve velopharyngeal competence; the procedure is performed under general anesthesia with placement of graft material to bulk the soft palate. The inpatient procedure supplements soft palate tissue to enhance function and reduce nasal regurgitation. Typical codes: 0CU30KZ, 0CU337Z
Adult patient with prior palatal surgery who develops symptomatic palatal insufficiency and tissue breakdown requiring revision augmentation during the same hospitalization for complications of prior repair; the surgeon places nonautologous or synthetic material to reinforce the compromised soft palate and protect the airway while addressing wound issues. Typical codes: 0CU33JZ, 0CU3XKZ

Related Codes

0CU0-UPPER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Lip: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU1-LOWER-LIP-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lip: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU2-HARD-PALATE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hard Palate: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Buccal Mucosa: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU5-UPPER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Gingiva: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU6-LOWER-GINGIVA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Gingiva: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CU7-TONGUE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tongue: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUM-PHARYNX-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pharynx: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUN-UVULA-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Uvula: Procedure Code Group Overview

0CUR-EPIGLOTTIS-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Epiglottis: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 13

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Soft Palate Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Soft Palate Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What body system and operation are described by ICD-10-PCS code group 0CU3?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0CU3 Soft Palate supplement group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CU3 group important for inpatient care?

What body part and section are assigned to the 0CU3 procedures in ICD-10-PCS?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from the 0CU3 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What body system and operation are described by ICD-10-PCS code group 0CU3?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0CU3 Soft Palate supplement group?

Why is accurate coding within the 0CU3 group important for inpatient care?

What body part and section are assigned to the 0CU3 procedures in ICD-10-PCS?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded from the 0CU3 group?

References