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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HX2 includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the right ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when skin from the right ear is moved without removal to take over the function of another body part or portion of a body part. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transfer procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Ear Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0HX2 group involve transferring skin from the right ear to another location or within the ear to assume the function of all or part of a body part. These procedures target the Skin and Breast body system and specifically the skin of the right ear. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact transfer operation, supports clinical records, and helps determine appropriate 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
X	Operation	Transfer
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

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Right Ear 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
2	Body Part	Skin, Right Ear

When to Use

Use a code from this group when skin from the right ear is mobilized and transferred without complete removal to restore or replace function at the recipient site. These codes apply when the transfer is performed via an external approach and documented in the inpatient record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX2XZZ	Transfer Right Ear Skin, 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 presents after a large full-thickness skin avulsion of the right pinna following a motorcycle crash with exposed cartilage and compromised adjacent facial skin. The patient is admitted for urgent soft-tissue reconstruction to mobilize and transfer viable right ear skin to cover the defect and protect underlying structures while preserving function and contour; this is done via an external approach in the inpatient setting for wound control and monitoring. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a chronic nonhealing post-oncologic resection wound of the right auricle undergoes a planned reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to restore skin coverage and contour after prior excision of a tumor. The surgical team transfers local right ear skin to the resection site to re-establish coverage and improve prosthetic or anatomic function, performed externally as a scheduled transfer. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ
A patient returns to the hospital with partial flap loss and contracture after prior ear reconstruction, presenting with exposed cartilage and recurrent breakdown requiring revision; the decision is made to transfer adjacent right ear skin without complete removal to replace compromised tissue and reconstitute the auricular surface. The inpatient revision procedure uses an external transfer of right ear skin to salvage the reconstruction and prevent further complications. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ

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0HX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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0HX1-FACE-TRANSFER

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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
0HX2XZZ	Transfer Right Ear Skin, 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 presents after a large full-thickness skin avulsion of the right pinna following a motorcycle crash with exposed cartilage and compromised adjacent facial skin. The patient is admitted for urgent soft-tissue reconstruction to mobilize and transfer viable right ear skin to cover the defect and protect underlying structures while preserving function and contour; this is done via an external approach in the inpatient setting for wound control and monitoring. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ
A middle-aged patient with a chronic nonhealing post-oncologic resection wound of the right auricle undergoes a planned reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to restore skin coverage and contour after prior excision of a tumor. The surgical team transfers local right ear skin to the resection site to re-establish coverage and improve prosthetic or anatomic function, performed externally as a scheduled transfer. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ
A patient returns to the hospital with partial flap loss and contracture after prior ear reconstruction, presenting with exposed cartilage and recurrent breakdown requiring revision; the decision is made to transfer adjacent right ear skin without complete removal to replace compromised tissue and reconstitute the auricular surface. The inpatient revision procedure uses an external transfer of right ear skin to salvage the reconstruction and prevent further complications. Typical codes: 0HX2XZZ

Related Codes

0HX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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

0HX1-FACE-TRANSFER

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

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Right Ear Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Right Ear 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 right ear skin via an external approach?

What body system and body part are targeted by the ICD-10-PCS 0HX2 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX2 group important for inpatient settings?

What operation and approach attributes define the 0HX2 code group?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 0HX2 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents transfer of right ear skin via an external approach?

What body system and body part are targeted by the ICD-10-PCS 0HX2 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX2 group important for inpatient settings?

What operation and approach attributes define the 0HX2 code group?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 0HX2 group?

References