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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HX7 includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when abdominal skin is moved, without removal, to another location to assume the function of all or part of a body part. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HX7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Abdomen Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve transferring skin tissue from one area of the abdomen to another external location without taking the tissue out of the body to assume or support the function of another body part. These procedures target the Skin and Breast body system and specifically the abdominal skin. Accurate coding of these transfer procedures affects inpatient reimbursement by capturing the procedure performed and supporting clinical documentation and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Abdomen 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
7	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when abdominal skin is moved externally to a new location to take over or support the function of another body part without complete excision. Codes are applied for inpatient records when the transfer is performed as part of surgical management, reconstruction, or functional replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HX7XZZ	Transfer Abdomen 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 middle-aged patient hospitalized after a large traumatic abdominal degloving injury sustained in a motor vehicle collision requires transfer of adjacent abdominal skin to cover and restore the integrity of the damaged area and promote wound closure; the procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to relocate abdominal skin tissue without complete removal in order to assume the function of the lost skin. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ
An elective inpatient admission for reconstruction after oncologic resection of an abdominal wall tumor where nearby abdominal skin is mobilized and transferred externally to reconstruct the defect and reestablish protective skin coverage and function; the transfer is planned and performed during the operative admission to restore form and function. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ
A patient presents with a nonhealing postoperative abdominal wound and exposed underlying structures after prior surgery; during the inpatient revision procedure, abdominal skin is transferred locally (external approach) to cover the defect and reestablish durable skin coverage to treat the complication. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ

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

0HX6-BACK-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Back 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
0HX7XZZ	Transfer Abdomen 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 middle-aged patient hospitalized after a large traumatic abdominal degloving injury sustained in a motor vehicle collision requires transfer of adjacent abdominal skin to cover and restore the integrity of the damaged area and promote wound closure; the procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to relocate abdominal skin tissue without complete removal in order to assume the function of the lost skin. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ
An elective inpatient admission for reconstruction after oncologic resection of an abdominal wall tumor where nearby abdominal skin is mobilized and transferred externally to reconstruct the defect and reestablish protective skin coverage and function; the transfer is planned and performed during the operative admission to restore form and function. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ
A patient presents with a nonhealing postoperative abdominal wound and exposed underlying structures after prior surgery; during the inpatient revision procedure, abdominal skin is transferred locally (external approach) to cover the defect and reestablish durable skin coverage to treat the complication. Typical codes: 0HX7XZZ

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

0HX6-BACK-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Back 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

Showing 1–10 of 22

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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Abdomen Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Abdomen 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 abdomen skin via an external approach?

What body system and body part are targeted by the 0HX7 code group?

How does accurate coding within the 0HX7 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0HX7 code group?

What clinical scenario does the 0HX7 code group describe regarding how tissue is handled?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What body system and body part are targeted by the 0HX7 code group?

How does accurate coding within the 0HX7 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0HX7 code group?

What clinical scenario does the 0HX7 code group describe regarding how tissue is handled?

References