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 0CX3 includes procedures performed to transfer soft palate tissue in the mouth and throat. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a soft palate or portion of it is moved to another location to take over function of compromised palatal tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0CX3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Soft Palate Transfer Procedure Overview

The procedures in this group involve transfer operations on the soft palate within the mouth and throat body system, moving all or a portion of the soft palate to another location to assume the function of tissue removed or nonfunctional. These transfers are performed to restore or improve swallowing, speech, or velopharyngeal competence. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific transfer procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Soft Palate 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
3	Body Part	Soft Palate

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the surgeon moves all or part of the soft palate to another anatomical site to take over the function of existing palatal tissue. These codes apply when the operation is a transfer and not a resection, repair, or transplantation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0CX30ZZ	Transfer Soft Palate, Open Approach
0CX3XZZ	Transfer Soft Palate, 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

An adult patient with a large, traumatic laceration to the soft palate from a motor vehicle collision presents with ongoing oropharyngeal dysfunction and aspiration risk; due to loss of palatal tissue mobility, the surgical team performs an intraoral transfer of remaining soft palate tissue to re-establish velopharyngeal closure and improve swallowing before discharge from acute inpatient care. Typical codes: 0CX30ZZ
A pediatric patient with congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency and speech impairment undergoes a planned, elective operative transfer of part of the soft palate to reposition tissue and restore palatal function after outpatient evaluation proves insufficient; the child is admitted for observation and the procedure is performed via an open intraoral approach to optimize speech outcomes. Typical codes: 0CX30ZZ
An adult who previously had palatal surgery develops persistent fistula and inadequate palatal function after prior repair; during a revision inpatient procedure the surgeon moves a segment of soft palate tissue externally to reconstruct and assume the function of the damaged palatal area, addressing the complication and reducing aspiration risk. Typical codes: 0CX3XZZ

Related Codes

0CX0-UPPER-LIP-TRANSFER

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0CX1-LOWER-LIP-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lip: 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
0CX30ZZ	Transfer Soft Palate, Open Approach
0CX3XZZ	Transfer Soft Palate, 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

An adult patient with a large, traumatic laceration to the soft palate from a motor vehicle collision presents with ongoing oropharyngeal dysfunction and aspiration risk; due to loss of palatal tissue mobility, the surgical team performs an intraoral transfer of remaining soft palate tissue to re-establish velopharyngeal closure and improve swallowing before discharge from acute inpatient care. Typical codes: 0CX30ZZ
A pediatric patient with congenital velopharyngeal insufficiency and speech impairment undergoes a planned, elective operative transfer of part of the soft palate to reposition tissue and restore palatal function after outpatient evaluation proves insufficient; the child is admitted for observation and the procedure is performed via an open intraoral approach to optimize speech outcomes. Typical codes: 0CX30ZZ
An adult who previously had palatal surgery develops persistent fistula and inadequate palatal function after prior repair; during a revision inpatient procedure the surgeon moves a segment of soft palate tissue externally to reconstruct and assume the function of the damaged palatal area, addressing the complication and reducing aspiration risk. Typical codes: 0CX3XZZ

Related Codes

0CX0-UPPER-LIP-TRANSFER

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

0CX1-LOWER-LIP-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Lip: 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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Soft Palate Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Soft Palate Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0CX3 group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is 0CX3 classified?

Why is accurate coding within 0CX3 important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs may relate to procedures coded in 0CX3?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0CX3 group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is 0CX3 classified?

Why is accurate coding within 0CX3 important for inpatient care?

Which DRGs may relate to procedures coded in 0CX3?

References