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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HX6 includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the back. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when skin from the back is moved, without removal, to another anatomic site to assume the function of skin at that site. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Back Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve transferring all or a portion of skin on the back to another location on the body to take over the function of a body part, and they target the skin and breast body system. These operations move skin without removing it from the patient and typically involve repositioning tissue to restore coverage, protect structures, or support wound healing. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific transfer procedure performed and supports correct 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
6	Body Part	Skin, Back

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Back 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
6	Body Part	Skin, Back

When to Use

Use a code from this group when skin on the back is repositioned to another location to provide coverage, restore function, or support wound closure without removing the tissue. Select the code when the clinical record specifies a transfer operation on back skin performed via an external approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX6XZZ	Transfer Back 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

A patient is admitted after a motorcycle collision with a large full-thickness soft tissue defect of the lower leg exposing tendon. The surgical team elevates and repositions adjacent skin from the back as a pedicled flap, moving the back skin without removing it from the body to provide durable coverage over vital structures. The transfer is performed via an external approach to restore skin continuity and protect underlying tissues. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ
An adult with a chronic non-healing pressure ulcer on the sacrum is scheduled for operative reconstruction. In a planned inpatient procedure, surgeons transfer a portion of skin from the patient's back to the ulcer site using an external approach, repositioning the skin to provide lasting coverage and promote wound healing. The procedure is performed electively to close the chronic wound and reduce infection risk. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ
A patient previously reconstructed for a large posterior trunk wound develops partial failure of the initial coverage with areas of dehiscence and exposure. During the inpatient revision, surgeons reperform a transfer of back skin using an external approach to replace the failed tissue and re-establish durable coverage, taking care to preserve vascular supply. The operation addresses the complication of prior flap compromise and restores skin integrity. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ

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

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

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
0HX6XZZ	Transfer Back 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

A patient is admitted after a motorcycle collision with a large full-thickness soft tissue defect of the lower leg exposing tendon. The surgical team elevates and repositions adjacent skin from the back as a pedicled flap, moving the back skin without removing it from the body to provide durable coverage over vital structures. The transfer is performed via an external approach to restore skin continuity and protect underlying tissues. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ
An adult with a chronic non-healing pressure ulcer on the sacrum is scheduled for operative reconstruction. In a planned inpatient procedure, surgeons transfer a portion of skin from the patient's back to the ulcer site using an external approach, repositioning the skin to provide lasting coverage and promote wound healing. The procedure is performed electively to close the chronic wound and reduce infection risk. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ
A patient previously reconstructed for a large posterior trunk wound develops partial failure of the initial coverage with areas of dehiscence and exposure. During the inpatient revision, surgeons reperform a transfer of back skin using an external approach to replace the failed tissue and re-establish durable coverage, taking care to preserve vascular supply. The operation addresses the complication of prior flap compromise and restores skin integrity. Typical codes: 0HX6XZZ

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

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

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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Back Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Back 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 0HX6 describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code represents a back skin transfer via an external approach?

Why is accurate coding within the `0HX6` group important for inpatient care?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

What DRG categories might be related to procedures coded in the `0HX6` group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedure does ICD-10-PCS code group 0HX6 describe?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code represents a back skin transfer via an external approach?

Why is accurate coding within the `0HX6` group important for inpatient care?

What are the section, body system, operation, and body part attributes for this procedure group?

What DRG categories might be related to procedures coded in the `0HX6` group?

References