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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HX3 includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the left ear. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when skin from the left ear is moved without full removal to assume the function of adjacent tissue or to cover a defect. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Ear Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0HX3 group involve transferring skin of the left ear to another location or within the ear area without complete removal, targeting the Skin and Breast body system. These transfer procedures move all or a portion of the left ear skin to assume the function of adjacent or nearby tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these transfers ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Left 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
3	Body Part	Skin, Left Ear

When to Use

Use a code from this group when left ear skin is mobilized and transferred to another site to restore form or function, such as covering a defect or replacing damaged tissue. These codes apply when the tissue is moved without full excision and is intended to take over the function of the original or adjacent tissue.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX3XZZ	Transfer Left 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

A middle-aged patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with an avulsion laceration of the left external ear resulting in a soft-tissue defect exposing cartilage. Inpatient surgical management involves mobilizing adjacent left ear skin and transferring it to cover the defect and protect the underlying structures without completely removing the tissue. The procedure is performed via an external approach to restore coverage and minimize risk of infection and cartilage necrosis. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ
An elderly patient is admitted electively for reconstruction of a chronic nonhealing ulcer on the left auricle after prior tumor excision left a localized skin deficit. The surgical plan includes transferring a flap of left ear skin to the defect site to reestablish coverage and contour, performed in a controlled operative setting using an external approach. This planned transfer aims to optimize wound healing and cosmetic outcome while preserving auricular function. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ
A patient returns to the operating room for revision after partial failure of a previously attempted left ear skin advancement that resulted in wound dehiscence and exposed tissue. The surgeon reapproximates and transfers additional left ear skin via an external approach to re-cover the area and repair the compromised reconstruction. The inpatient procedure addresses the complication and restores protective soft-tissue coverage. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ

Related Codes

0HX0-SCALP-TRANSFER

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0HX1-FACE-TRANSFER

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

0HX2-RIGHT-EAR-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right 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
0HX3XZZ	Transfer Left 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

A middle-aged patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with an avulsion laceration of the left external ear resulting in a soft-tissue defect exposing cartilage. Inpatient surgical management involves mobilizing adjacent left ear skin and transferring it to cover the defect and protect the underlying structures without completely removing the tissue. The procedure is performed via an external approach to restore coverage and minimize risk of infection and cartilage necrosis. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ
An elderly patient is admitted electively for reconstruction of a chronic nonhealing ulcer on the left auricle after prior tumor excision left a localized skin deficit. The surgical plan includes transferring a flap of left ear skin to the defect site to reestablish coverage and contour, performed in a controlled operative setting using an external approach. This planned transfer aims to optimize wound healing and cosmetic outcome while preserving auricular function. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ
A patient returns to the operating room for revision after partial failure of a previously attempted left ear skin advancement that resulted in wound dehiscence and exposed tissue. The surgeon reapproximates and transfers additional left ear skin via an external approach to re-cover the area and repair the compromised reconstruction. The inpatient procedure addresses the complication and restores protective soft-tissue coverage. Typical codes: 0HX3XZZ

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

0HX2-RIGHT-EAR-TRANSFER

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

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Left Ear Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Ear Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HX3 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed under this group?

What are the code attributes for procedures in the 0HX3 group?

How does accurate coding in the 0HX3 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG families are related to procedures coded in the 0HX3 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HX3 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed under this group?

What are the code attributes for procedures in the 0HX3 group?

How does accurate coding in the 0HX3 group affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG families are related to procedures coded in the 0HX3 group?

References