ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HR2 includes procedures performed to replace skin on the right ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a full or partial skin replacement of the right ear is performed using biological or synthetic materials. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HR2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the replacement procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Skin Right Ear Replacement Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient replacement procedures of skin tissue on the right ear and targets the Skin and Breast body system. These replacement procedures involve placing biological or synthetic material that takes the place and/or function of all or part of the right ear skin. Accurate coding of these replacements ensures the inpatient record reflects the reconstructive action performed and supports correct assignment of case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
R	Operation	Replacement
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

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Skin Right Ear Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
R	Operation	Replacement
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a surgeon replaces right ear skin with grafts, flaps, or synthetic substitutes that restore the skin surface or function. These codes apply when the procedure involves full or partial replacement rather than repair, removal, or other operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HR2X72	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach
0HR2X73	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2X74	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJ3	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJ4	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJZ	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0HR2XK3	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XK4	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents after a mechanical fall with full-thickness avulsion of the right auricular skin and exposed cartilage. Because of the size and depth of the defect and the need for definitive coverage to prevent infection and preserve ear contour, inpatient replacement of the right ear skin using an autologous full-thickness graft is performed under general anesthesia. Typical codes: 0HR2X73, 0HR2XK3
A middle-aged patient undergoes planned reconstruction after skin cancer resection of the right ear that resulted in a partial-thickness defect of the auricular skin; the operation is scheduled electively to restore the skin surface using a partial-thickness autologous graft or a synthetic skin substitute depending on intraoperative assessment. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting when comorbidities or perioperative monitoring requirements warrant admission. Typical codes: 0HR2X74, 0HR2XJ4
A patient develops a wound breakdown with loss of previously placed right ear synthetic skin substitute after radiation therapy, resulting in necrotic soft tissue and risk to underlying structures; inpatient debridement followed by replacement of the right ear skin with a nonautologous tissue substitute or a synthetic full-thickness device is undertaken to achieve durable coverage. Typical codes: 0HR2XK3, 0HR2XJ3

Related Codes

0HR0-SKIN-SCALP-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Scalp: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR1-SKIN-FACE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR3-LEFT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR4-SKIN-NECK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR5-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR6-SKIN-BACK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Buttock: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR9-SKIN-PERINEUM-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HRA-SKIN-INGUINAL-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Inguinal: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HRB-SKIN-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Upper Arm: 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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HR2X72	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach
0HR2X73	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2X74	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJ3	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJ4	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XJZ	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
0HR2XK3	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Full Thickness, External Approach
0HR2XK4	Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Partial Thickness, External Approach

DRG Codes

15 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents after a mechanical fall with full-thickness avulsion of the right auricular skin and exposed cartilage. Because of the size and depth of the defect and the need for definitive coverage to prevent infection and preserve ear contour, inpatient replacement of the right ear skin using an autologous full-thickness graft is performed under general anesthesia. Typical codes: 0HR2X73, 0HR2XK3
A middle-aged patient undergoes planned reconstruction after skin cancer resection of the right ear that resulted in a partial-thickness defect of the auricular skin; the operation is scheduled electively to restore the skin surface using a partial-thickness autologous graft or a synthetic skin substitute depending on intraoperative assessment. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting when comorbidities or perioperative monitoring requirements warrant admission. Typical codes: 0HR2X74, 0HR2XJ4
A patient develops a wound breakdown with loss of previously placed right ear synthetic skin substitute after radiation therapy, resulting in necrotic soft tissue and risk to underlying structures; inpatient debridement followed by replacement of the right ear skin with a nonautologous tissue substitute or a synthetic full-thickness device is undertaken to achieve durable coverage. Typical codes: 0HR2XK3, 0HR2XJ3

Related Codes

0HR0-SKIN-SCALP-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Scalp: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR1-SKIN-FACE-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR3-LEFT-EAR-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Left Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR4-SKIN-NECK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR5-CHEST-REPLACEMENT

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

0HR6-SKIN-BACK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR8-SKIN-BUTTOCK-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Buttock: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HR9-SKIN-PERINEUM-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Perineum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HRA-SKIN-INGUINAL-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Inguinal: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HRB-SKIN-RIGHT-UPPER-ARM-REPLACEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Upper Arm: 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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Skin Right Ear Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Right Ear: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin Right Ear Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HR2 cover?

What types of materials are represented in the 0HR2 replacement codes?

How are individual procedures specified within the 0HR2 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HR2 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0HR2 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HR2 cover?

What types of materials are represented in the 0HR2 replacement codes?

How are individual procedures specified within the 0HR2 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HR2 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0HR2 code group?

References