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 2026.
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
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Transfer (code set starting with 0CX) involves moving, without taking out, all or part of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of the original body part. This operation is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and targets the Mouth and Throat body system.
Examples of this Transfer operation include procedures such as transferring the Upper Lip or Lower Lip through either an Open or External Approach (codes 0CX00ZZ, 0CX0XZZ, 0CX10ZZ, 0CX1XZZ). Other specific transfers may involve the Soft Palate, Buccal Mucosa, Upper and Lower Gingiva, and the Tongue (codes ranging from 0CX30ZZ to 0CX7XZZ), demonstrating versatility in addressing different mouth and throat structures. These codes enable precise documentation of functional relocations of parts within the oral cavity, essential for accurate medical record keeping and procedural coding.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
