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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0CX0 includes procedures performed to transfer tissue or portions of the upper lip within the Mouth and Throat body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the upper lip is moved to another location to assume the function of all or part of a body part. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CX0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Lip Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes transfer operations performed on the upper lip within the Mouth and Throat body system. Procedures in this group move, without taking out, all or a portion of the upper lip to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for documenting the surgical intent and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
X	Operation	Transfer
0	Body Part	Upper Lip

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Upper Lip Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
C	Body System	Mouth and Throat
X	Operation	Transfer
0	Body Part	Upper Lip

When to Use

Use a code from this group when surgery moves all or part of the upper lip to a different location to assume the function of another body part. This applies when tissue is transferred rather than excised or replaced by an implant.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CX00ZZ	Transfer Upper Lip, Open Approach
0CX0XZZ	Transfer Upper Lip, External Approach

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents after a facial avulsion injury from a motor vehicle collision with partial detachment of the upper lip and loss of function for effective oral competence and speech. In the inpatient setting the surgical team performs transfer of viable upper lip tissue to reconstruct and restore oral sphincter function using an open operative field to ensure precise tissue mobilization and vascular supply. This open transfer is done to reestablish continuity and function rather than to excise or replace tissue. Typical codes: 0CX00ZZ
An adult with a congenital upper lip defect causing impaired oral closure and articulation is admitted for a planned reconstructive procedure to reposition a segment of the upper lip to assume the function of the deficient muscle complex. The operation is performed electively through an external approach to mobilize and transfer lip tissue within the mouth and throat region to improve function and appearance. Hospitalization allows for perioperative monitoring and postoperative support for oral feeding and wound care. Typical codes: 0CX0XZZ
A patient who previously underwent primary lip repair develops persistent oral incompetence and scar contracture compromising speech and eating; a revision operation is required to retransfer a portion of the upper lip to restore sphincter function and correct deformity. The surgeon uses an open approach to release scar tissue and reposition lip tissue to regain mobility and function rather than placing an implant or removing tissue. The inpatient admission addresses perioperative pain control and ensures successful flap viability. Typical codes: 0CX00ZZ

Related Codes

0CX1-LOWER-LIP-TRANSFER

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

0CX3-SOFT-PALATE-TRANSFER

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

0CX4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-TRANSFER

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

0CX5-UPPER-GINGIVA-TRANSFER

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

0CX6-LOWER-GINGIVA-TRANSFER

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

0CX7-TONGUE-MOVING-TONGUE-TRANSFER

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

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CX00ZZ	Transfer Upper Lip, Open Approach
0CX0XZZ	Transfer Upper Lip, External Approach

DRG Codes

14 rows

DRG Code	Description
137	Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC
138	Mouth 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC

Showing 1–10 of 14

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient presents after a facial avulsion injury from a motor vehicle collision with partial detachment of the upper lip and loss of function for effective oral competence and speech. In the inpatient setting the surgical team performs transfer of viable upper lip tissue to reconstruct and restore oral sphincter function using an open operative field to ensure precise tissue mobilization and vascular supply. This open transfer is done to reestablish continuity and function rather than to excise or replace tissue. Typical codes: 0CX00ZZ
An adult with a congenital upper lip defect causing impaired oral closure and articulation is admitted for a planned reconstructive procedure to reposition a segment of the upper lip to assume the function of the deficient muscle complex. The operation is performed electively through an external approach to mobilize and transfer lip tissue within the mouth and throat region to improve function and appearance. Hospitalization allows for perioperative monitoring and postoperative support for oral feeding and wound care. Typical codes: 0CX0XZZ
A patient who previously underwent primary lip repair develops persistent oral incompetence and scar contracture compromising speech and eating; a revision operation is required to retransfer a portion of the upper lip to restore sphincter function and correct deformity. The surgeon uses an open approach to release scar tissue and reposition lip tissue to regain mobility and function rather than placing an implant or removing tissue. The inpatient admission addresses perioperative pain control and ensures successful flap viability. Typical codes: 0CX00ZZ

Related Codes

0CX1-LOWER-LIP-TRANSFER

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

0CX3-SOFT-PALATE-TRANSFER

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

0CX4-BUCCAL-MUCOSA-TRANSFER

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

0CX5-UPPER-GINGIVA-TRANSFER

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

0CX6-LOWER-GINGIVA-TRANSFER

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

0CX7-TONGUE-MOVING-TONGUE-TRANSFER

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

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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Upper Lip Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Lip Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0CX0?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to this group?

What section and body system do these codes fall under?

How does accurate coding in 0CX0 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0CX0?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to this group?

What section and body system do these codes fall under?

How does accurate coding in 0CX0 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this code group?

References