0CX Transfer - Mouth and Throat ICD-10-PCS
The 0CX code range contains 15 ICD-10-PCS codes for Transfer procedures on the mouth and throat. 14 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Transfer: 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.
Codes in the 0CX Range 15 codes · 14 billable
- 0CX Mouth and Throat, TransferNon-billable header
- 0CX00ZZ Transfer Upper Lip, Open Approach
- 0CX0XZZ Transfer Upper Lip, External Approach
- 0CX10ZZ Transfer Lower Lip, Open Approach
- 0CX1XZZ Transfer Lower Lip, External Approach
- 0CX30ZZ Transfer Soft Palate, Open Approach
- 0CX3XZZ Transfer Soft Palate, External Approach
- 0CX40ZZ Transfer Buccal Mucosa, Open Approach
- 0CX4XZZ Transfer Buccal Mucosa, External Approach
- 0CX50ZZ Transfer Upper Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CX5XZZ Transfer Upper Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CX60ZZ Transfer Lower Gingiva, Open Approach
- 0CX6XZZ Transfer Lower Gingiva, External Approach
- 0CX70ZZ Transfer Tongue, Open Approach
- 0CX7XZZ Transfer Tongue, External Approach
About the 0CX Code Range
These procedures move all or part of a mouth or throat body part to another location so it can do another part’s job. The moved part stays connected to its blood and nerve supply.
The fourth character identifies the upper or lower lip, soft palate, cheek lining (buccal mucosa), upper or lower gums, or tongue. The fifth distinguishes Open, which exposes the site through a cut, from External, performed on the skin or lining or by force applied through it. The sixth is always No Device, and the seventh is always No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0CX range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 14 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0CX range classify?
The range classifies Transfer procedures, 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, performed on the mouth and throat. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
