0CR2XJZReplacement of Hard Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0CR2XJZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Replacement of Hard Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 9 MS-DRGs. The root operation Replacement involves putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | C | Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Operation | R | Replacement |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Hard Palate |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | J | Synthetic Substitute |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0CR2XJZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0CR2XJZ
Is 0CR2XJZ a billable code?
Yes. 0CR2XJZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Replacement of Hard Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0CR2XJZ mean?
0CR2XJZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character C is the Body System (Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character R is the Operation (Replacement); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Hard Palate); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character J is the Device (Synthetic Substitute); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0CR2XJZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Replacement of Hard Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 579, 580, 581, with relative weights from 1.2023 to 3.8612. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0CR2XJZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Replacement of Hard Palate with Synthetic Substitute, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 27.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
