ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
0HRFX72Replacement of Right Hand Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach
Short description: Replace R Hand 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 0HRFX72
0HRFX72 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the skin, right hand 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), 0HR2X72 (skin, right ear), 0HR3X72 (skin, left ear), 0HR4X72 (skin, neck), 0HR5X72 (skin, chest) and 16 more.
It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 040 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC), DRG 041 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator), DRG 042 (Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 361 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures with MCC), DRG 362 (Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures without MCC) and DRG 513 (Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC), under the surgical categories “Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures”, “Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures”, “Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures” and 5 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
- FSkin, Right Hand
- 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
Different body part
Different qualifier
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 01 · Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System · Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures
MDC 05 · Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System · Other Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
MDC 08 · Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue · Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures
MDC 09 · Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast · Skin Graft
- 573Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCCRW 6.3575
- 574Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CCRW 3.5674
- 575Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCCRW 1.8797
- 576Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCCRW 4.9802
- 577Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CCRW 2.8251
- 578Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCCRW 1.6703
MDC 21 · Injuries, Poisonings and Toxic Effects of Drugs · Hand Procedures for Injuries
MDC 22 · Burns · Extensive Burns or Full Thickness Burns with MV >96 Hours
MDC 22 · Burns · Full Thickness Burn
MDC 24 · Multiple Significant Trauma · Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma
Code history
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- FY2020 (effective 10/1/2019): Added
- No changes since FY2020.
Common questions about 0HRFX72
Is 0HRFX72 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. 0HRFX72 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is 0HRFX72 an O.R. procedure?
- Yes. 0HRFX72 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does 0HRFX72 group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0HRFX72 can group to MS-DRG 040, MS-DRG 041, MS-DRG 042, MS-DRG 361, MS-DRG 362 and MS-DRG 513.