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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

0HR9X72Replacement of Perineum Skin with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Cell Suspension Technique, External Approach

✓ Valid for 2027O.R. procedure

Short description: Replace Perineum 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 0HR9X72

0HR9X72 is the ICD-10-PCS code for a replacement procedure on the skin, perineum 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 746 (Vagina, Cervix and Vulva Procedures with CC/MCC), DRG 747 (Vagina, Cervix and Vulva Procedures without CC/MCC), DRG 907 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC), DRG 908 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC), DRG 909 (Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC) and DRG 957 (Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC), under the surgical categories “Vagina, Cervix and Vulva Procedures”, “Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries” and “Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma”.

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
9Skin, Perineum

Includes: Perianal skin

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

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

MDC 13 · Diseases and Disorders of the Female Reproductive System · Vagina, Cervix and Vulva Procedures

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2020 (effective 10/1/2019): Added
  • No changes since FY2020.

Common questions about 0HR9X72

Is 0HR9X72 a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. 0HR9X72 is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is 0HR9X72 an O.R. procedure?

Yes. 0HR9X72 is an O.R. procedure in MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does 0HR9X72 group to?

Depending on the principal diagnosis, 0HR9X72 can group to MS-DRG 746, MS-DRG 747, MS-DRG 907, MS-DRG 908, MS-DRG 909 and MS-DRG 957.