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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0CRNXKZReplacement of Uvula with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replacement of Uvula with Nonaut Sub, Extern 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 0CRNXKZ

0CRNXKZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the uvula using an external 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 repair of uvula, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (27.73).

For a different body part, codes include 0CR0XKZ (upper lip), 0CR1XKZ (lower lip), 0CR2XKZ (hard palate), 0CR3XKZ (soft palate), 0CR4XKZ (buccal mucosa), 0CR5XKZ (upper gingiva) and 2 more.

The same procedure with a different approach is coded 0CRN0KZ (open) and 0CRN3KZ (percutaneous).

With a different device, use 0CRNX7Z (autologous tissue substitute) and 0CRNXJZ (synthetic substitute).

It is an operating-room procedure in the MS-DRG logic for DRG 137 (Mouth Procedures with CC/MCC) and DRG 138 (Mouth Procedures without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Mouth Procedures”.

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
NUvula

Includes: Palatine uvula

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
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

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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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

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 27.73Repair of uvulaapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about 0CRNXKZ

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

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

Is 0CRNXKZ an O.R. procedure?

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

What DRG does 0CRNXKZ group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0CRNXKZ can group to MS-DRG 137 and MS-DRG 138.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for 0CRNXKZ?

The CMS GEMs map 0CRNXKZ to ICD-9-CM 27.73 (Repair of uvula).