ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0CR00KZReplacement of Upper Lip with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
Short description: Replacement of Upper Lip with Nonaut Sub, Open Approach
Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About 0CR00KZ
0CR00KZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the upper lip using an open approach with nonautologous tissue substitute. In ICD-10-PCS, replacement means putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
In plain terms, this corresponds to other skin graft to lip and mouth, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (27.56).
For a different body part, codes include 0CR10KZ (lower lip), 0CR20KZ (hard palate), 0CR30KZ (soft palate), 0CR40KZ (buccal mucosa), 0CR50KZ (upper gingiva), 0CR60KZ (lower gingiva) and 9 more.
The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0CR03KZ (percutaneous) and 0CR0XKZ (external).
With a different device, use 0CR007Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 0CR00JZ (synthetic substitute).
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 137 (Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 138 (Mouth Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 579 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC), DRG 580 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC), DRG 581 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC) and DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), under the surgical categories “Mouth Procedures”, “Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.
It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- 0Medical and Surgical
- 2. Body System
- CMouth and Throat
- 3. Operation
- RReplacement
Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part
The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure
Includes: Total hip replacement, bone graft, free skin graft
- 4. Body Part
- 0Upper Lip
Includes: Frenulum labii superioris; Labial gland; Vermilion border
- 5. Approach
- 0Open
Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure
- 6. Device
- KNonautologous Tissue Substitute
Includes: Acellular Hydrated Dermis; Bone bank bone graft; Cook Biodesign(R) Fistula Plug(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Hernia Graft(s); Cook Biodesign(R) Layered Graft(s); Cook Zenapro(tm) Layered Graft(s); Fish skin; Kerecis(R) (GraftGuide) (MariGen) (SurgiBind) (SurgiClose); MIRODERM(tm) Biologic Wound Matrix; Piscine skin; Tissue bank graft
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNo Qualifier
Other versions of this procedure
Different body part
Different approach
Different device
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 03 · Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat · Mouth Procedures
MDC 09 · Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast · Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 27.56Other skin graft to lip and mouthapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
- No changes since FY2016.
Common questions about 0CR00KZ
Is 0CR00KZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0CR00KZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0CR00KZ an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0CR00KZ is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0CR00KZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0CR00KZ can group to MS-DRG 137, MS-DRG 138, MS-DRG 579, MS-DRG 580, MS-DRG 581 and MS-DRG 907.
What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0CR00KZ?
- The CMS GEMs map 0CR00KZ to ICD-9-CM 27.56 (Other skin graft to lip and mouth).