ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  0 = Medical and Surgical

Body System:
  C = Mouth and Throat

Root Operation:
  X = Transfer

Body Part:


See Terms used in Medical and Surgical

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

0CX0 - Upper Lip

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • No Device
      • 0CX00ZZ - Transfer Upper Lip, Open Approach

  • External Approach

    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

    • No Device
      • 0CX0XZZ - Transfer Upper Lip, External Approach