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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0HR2X72Replacement of Right Ear Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replace R Ear Skin w Autol Sub, Cel Susp, Extern

Code last changed in FY2020 (effective October 1, 2019). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About 0HR2X72

0HR2X72 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the skin, right ear using an external approach with autologous tissue substitute (qualifier: cell suspension technique). 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.

For a different body part, codes include 0HR0X72 (skin, scalp), 0HR1X72 (skin, face), 0HR3X72 (skin, left ear), 0HR4X72 (skin, neck), 0HR5X72 (skin, chest), 0HR6X72 (skin, back) and 16 more.

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 143 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 144 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures with CC), DRG 145 (Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. 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) and DRG 581 (Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures”, “Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and 1 more.

It was added in FY2020, effective October 1, 2019.

What each character means

1. Section
0Medical and Surgical
2. Body System
HSkin and Breast
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
2Skin, Right Ear
5. Approach
XExternal

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

6. Device
7Autologous Tissue Substitute

Includes: Autograft; Cultured epidermal cell autograft; Epicel(R) cultured epidermal autograft

7. Qualifier
2Cell Suspension Technique

Other versions of this procedure

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

All DRGs →

Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.

Code history

  1. 2016
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  3. 2018
  4. 2019
  5. 2020
  6. 2021
  7. 2022
  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2020 (effective 10/1/2019): Added
  • No changes since FY2020.

Common questions about 0HR2X72

Is 0HR2X72 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0HR2X72 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0HR2X72 an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0HR2X72 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0HR2X72 group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0HR2X72 can group to MS-DRG 143, MS-DRG 144, MS-DRG 145, MS-DRG 579, MS-DRG 580 and MS-DRG 581.