0KX40Z2Transfer Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0KX40Z2 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Transfer Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to 6 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 ENT procedures, NEC.
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 | K | Muscles |
| 3 | Operation | X | Transfer |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | 2 | Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue |
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.
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Questions About 0KX40Z2
Is 0KX40Z2 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Transfer Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 0KX40Z2 mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character K is the Body System (Muscles); the 3rd character X is the Operation (Transfer); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character 2 is the Qualifier (Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue).
What MS-DRG does 0KX40Z2 group to?
On an inpatient stay, Transfer Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, with relative weights from 1.4331 to 3.7168. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0KX40Z2?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Transfer Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.77 (Muscle transfer or transplantation). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
