0HX Transfer - Skin and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The 0HX code range contains 24 ICD-10-PCS codes for Transfer procedures on the skin and breast. 23 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 0HX Range 24 codes · 23 billable
- 0HX Skin and Breast, TransferNon-billable header
- 0HX0XZZ Transfer Scalp Skin, External Approach
- 0HX1XZZ Transfer Face Skin, External Approach
- 0HX2XZZ Transfer Right Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HX3XZZ Transfer Left Ear Skin, External Approach
- 0HX4XZZ Transfer Neck Skin, External Approach
- 0HX5XZZ Transfer Chest Skin, External Approach
- 0HX6XZZ Transfer Back Skin, External Approach
- 0HX7XZZ Transfer Abdomen Skin, External Approach
- 0HX8XZZ Transfer Buttock Skin, External Approach
- 0HX9XZZ Transfer Perineum Skin, External Approach
- 0HXAXZZ Transfer Inguinal Skin, External Approach
- 0HXBXZZ Transfer Right Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HXCXZZ Transfer Left Upper Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HXDXZZ Transfer Right Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HXEXZZ Transfer Left Lower Arm Skin, External Approach
- 0HXFXZZ Transfer Right Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HXGXZZ Transfer Left Hand Skin, External Approach
- 0HXHXZZ Transfer Right Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HXJXZZ Transfer Left Upper Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HXKXZZ Transfer Right Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HXLXZZ Transfer Left Lower Leg Skin, External Approach
- 0HXMXZZ Transfer Right Foot Skin, External Approach
- 0HXNXZZ Transfer Left Foot Skin, External Approach
About the 0HX Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Transfer (code 0HX) refers to moving skin from one site to another within the Medical and Surgical section. This operation specifically relates to the Skin and Breast body system and involves relocating tissue without detaching it completely or removing it.
Examples of this operation include the transfer of skin across various body parts using an External Approach. For instance, codes such as 0HX0XZZ signify the transfer of Scalp Skin, while 0HX1XZZ denotes the transfer of Face Skin. Similarly, the operation can be performed on the Right Ear Skin (0HX2XZZ), Neck Skin (0HX4XZZ), and Upper and Lower Extremity Skin like the Right Upper Arm (0HXBXZZ) or Left Lower Leg (0HXLXZZ). These codes help accurately document the precise location and approach of skin tissue transfer, ensuring clear communication for treatment planning and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0HX range?
Of the 24 codes in this range, 23 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 0HX 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 skin and breast. 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.
