0HXJXZZTransfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0HXJXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 31 MS-DRGs. The root operation Transfer involves moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Skin graft.
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 | H | Skin and Breast |
| 3 | Operation | X | Transfer |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Skin, Left Upper Leg |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 0HXJXZZ
Is 0HXJXZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0HXJXZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character H is the Body System (Skin and Breast); the 3rd character X is the Operation (Transfer); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Skin, Left Upper Leg); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0HXJXZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 143, 144, 145, 356, 357, 358, 361, 362, 463, 464, 465, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 622, 623, 624, 904, 905, 927, 928, 929, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.2335 to 27.8336. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0HXJXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.72 (Advancement of pedicle graft) and 86.74 (Attachment of pedicle or flap graft to other sites). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
