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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0HXA includes procedures performed to transfer skin in the inguinal region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when all or a portion of inguinal skin is moved, without taking it out, to another location to assume the function of skin. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0HXA group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Inguinal Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve moving all or a portion of inguinal skin to another location to take over the function of skin in the Skin and Breast body system. These transfer procedures use an external approach and are coded to reflect the operation of Transfer. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records capture the specific transfer performed, which affects 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
A	Body Part	Skin, Inguinal

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Inguinal 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
A	Body Part	Skin, Inguinal

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inguinal skin is relocated to another anatomical site without complete removal to restore or replace skin function. These codes apply when the transfer is performed during an inpatient encounter and the operation meets the definition of Transfer in ICD-10-PCS.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0HXAXZZ	Transfer Inguinal Skin, External Approach

DRG Codes

29 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
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
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a large, nonhealing inguinal pressure ulcer and adjacent skin loss is admitted for surgical wound coverage after failed conservative care; the surgeon plans a local skin transfer from the inguinal region to provide durable coverage and promote healing of the wound bed, performed through an external approach to relocate the skin without complete excision. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ
A middle-aged patient undergoes an urgent procedure after traumatic partial degloving of the groin from a motor vehicle collision; in the inpatient setting the viable inguinal skin is mobilized and transferred externally to cover exposed structures and restore skin integrity as part of acute reconstruction. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ
A patient with recurrent inguinal scar contracture after prior surgeries is admitted electively for reconstructive revision; the operation involves moving adjacent inguinal skin flaps externally to release the contracture and reestablish normal contour and function. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ

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

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

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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
0HXAXZZ	Transfer Inguinal Skin, External Approach

DRG Codes

29 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
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
463	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with CC
465	Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders without CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 29

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a large, nonhealing inguinal pressure ulcer and adjacent skin loss is admitted for surgical wound coverage after failed conservative care; the surgeon plans a local skin transfer from the inguinal region to provide durable coverage and promote healing of the wound bed, performed through an external approach to relocate the skin without complete excision. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ
A middle-aged patient undergoes an urgent procedure after traumatic partial degloving of the groin from a motor vehicle collision; in the inpatient setting the viable inguinal skin is mobilized and transferred externally to cover exposed structures and restore skin integrity as part of acute reconstruction. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ
A patient with recurrent inguinal scar contracture after prior surgeries is admitted electively for reconstructive revision; the operation involves moving adjacent inguinal skin flaps externally to release the contracture and reestablish normal contour and function. Typical codes: 0HXAXZZ

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

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

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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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Inguinal Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Inguinal Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0HXA represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed for inguinal skin transfer?

How does accurate coding in the 0HXA group affect inpatient records?

What approach and operation are associated with these inguinal skin procedures?

What related DRGs might be impacted by assigning a 0HXA group code?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group 0HXA represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code is listed for inguinal skin transfer?

How does accurate coding in the 0HXA group affect inpatient records?

What approach and operation are associated with these inguinal skin procedures?

What related DRGs might be impacted by assigning a 0HXA group code?

References