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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HX1 includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the face. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when skin on the face is moved, without complete removal, to assume the function of all or part of facial skin. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Face Transfer Procedure Overview

The procedures in this group involve transferring skin from one area to another on the face to take over the function of all or a portion of facial skin, and they target the Skin and Breast body system. These procedures are performed using an external approach without removing the skin entirely from the body. Accurate coding of these transfer procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific operation and anatomical site, which supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment. Precise documentation also supports clinical continuity and quality reporting.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
X	Operation	Transfer
1	Body Part	Skin, Face

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Face Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
H	Body System	Skin and Breast
X	Operation	Transfer
1	Body Part	Skin, Face

When to Use

Use a code from this group when facial skin is transferred externally to replace or restore the function of another facial skin area without full excision. These codes apply when documentation indicates a transfer operation on the face within the inpatient setting.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX1XZZ	Transfer Face Skin, External Approach

DRG Codes

32 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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a large full-thickness defect of cheek skin with exposed subcutaneous tissue but preserved deeper structures. Because local skin adjacent to the defect is viable, the surgical team performs an external transfer of facial skin to cover and restore the facial surface without completely removing the donor tissue from the body. The transfer is done during the inpatient admission to reconstruct the cheek and protect underlying tissues and facial function. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ
An older patient with a history of prior excision of a large basal cell carcinoma of the nose presents electively for staged reconstruction. The plan is to mobilize and externally transfer nearby facial skin to replace the resected area and achieve optimal cosmetic contour; the procedure is scheduled during an inpatient stay for monitoring and postoperative care. The transfer is limited to skin on the face and performed without complete excision from the body. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ
A patient with partial flap necrosis after a previous facial reconstruction develops a secondary skin deficit with compromised coverage and risk of infection. During the inpatient revision, the surgeon performs an external transfer of adjacent facial skin to replace the failed tissue and reestablish skin coverage while preserving vascular connections. The operation is undertaken to correct the complication and restore facial integrity. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ

Related Codes

0HX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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

0HX2-RIGHT-EAR-TRANSFER

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

0HX3-LEFT-EAR-TRANSFER

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

0HX4-NECK-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code for Neck Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HX5-CHEST-TRANSFER

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

0HX6-BACK-TRANSFER

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

0HX7-ABDOMEN-TRANSFER

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

0HX8-BUTTOCK-TRANSFER

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

0HX9-PERINEUM-TRANSFER

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

0HXA-INGUINAL-SKIN-TRANSFER-INGUINAL-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Skin: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX1XZZ	Transfer Face Skin, External Approach

DRG Codes

32 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
264	Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
356	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
357	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with CC
358	Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a large full-thickness defect of cheek skin with exposed subcutaneous tissue but preserved deeper structures. Because local skin adjacent to the defect is viable, the surgical team performs an external transfer of facial skin to cover and restore the facial surface without completely removing the donor tissue from the body. The transfer is done during the inpatient admission to reconstruct the cheek and protect underlying tissues and facial function. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ
An older patient with a history of prior excision of a large basal cell carcinoma of the nose presents electively for staged reconstruction. The plan is to mobilize and externally transfer nearby facial skin to replace the resected area and achieve optimal cosmetic contour; the procedure is scheduled during an inpatient stay for monitoring and postoperative care. The transfer is limited to skin on the face and performed without complete excision from the body. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ
A patient with partial flap necrosis after a previous facial reconstruction develops a secondary skin deficit with compromised coverage and risk of infection. During the inpatient revision, the surgeon performs an external transfer of adjacent facial skin to replace the failed tissue and reestablish skin coverage while preserving vascular connections. The operation is undertaken to correct the complication and restore facial integrity. Typical codes: 0HX1XZZ

Related Codes

0HX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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

0HX2-RIGHT-EAR-TRANSFER

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

0HX3-LEFT-EAR-TRANSFER

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

0HX4-NECK-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code for Neck Skin: Procedure Code Group Overview

0HX5-CHEST-TRANSFER

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

0HX6-BACK-TRANSFER

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

0HX7-ABDOMEN-TRANSFER

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

0HX8-BUTTOCK-TRANSFER

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

0HX9-PERINEUM-TRANSFER

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

0HXA-INGUINAL-SKIN-TRANSFER-INGUINAL-TRANSFER

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

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Face Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Face Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents transfer of face skin via external approach?

What body system and operation are described by the 0HX1 code group?

Why is accurate coding of `0HX1XZZ` important for inpatient reimbursement?

What approach and body part attributes are specified for procedures in this group?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded to `0HX1XZZ`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents transfer of face skin via external approach?

What body system and operation are described by the 0HX1 code group?

Why is accurate coding of `0HX1XZZ` important for inpatient reimbursement?

What approach and body part attributes are specified for procedures in this group?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded to `0HX1XZZ`?

References