ICD-10-PCS Code For Facial Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0K81 includes procedures performed to divide or transect facial muscle tissue in the muscles body system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician separates or transects facial muscle tissue as the primary objective of the procedure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0K81 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific division procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Facial Muscle Division Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve dividing or transecting facial muscle tissue within the muscular body system to separate portions of the facial muscle. These operations target the muscles of the face and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding of division procedures for facial muscle supports correct inpatient documentation and helps ensure appropriate case mix and payment for the services performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
8	Operation	Division
1	Body Part	Facial Muscle

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Facial Muscle Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
8	Operation	Division
1	Body Part	Facial Muscle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the primary purpose of the inpatient procedure is to divide or transect facial muscle tissue. Do not use these codes for procedures whose main objective is extraction, repair, or drainage of facial structures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0K810ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Open Approach
0K813ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K814ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a cerebrovascular accident with persistent, focal hypertonicity and painful contracture of the orbicularis oculi and perioral muscles limiting oral intake and eyelid closure. The inpatient team performs a surgical division of targeted facial muscle fibers to relieve spasm and improve function when conservative measures and chemodenervation are ineffective or contraindicated. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K814ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for correction of long-standing facial asymmetry caused by traumatic scarring and contracture of the zygomaticus major muscle following prior facial injury. During the planned operative procedure, the surgeon transects portions of the affected facial muscle to release the contracture and restore symmetry. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K813ZZ
A younger patient is taken to the operating room emergently for management of an infected, ischemic facial flap after reconstructive surgery, where necrotic portions of facial muscle must be divided to control ongoing tissue loss and allow adequate debridement. The primary inpatient procedure involves division of diseased facial muscle tissue as part of the operative debridement to prevent spread of infection. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K813ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K82-NECK-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K83-NECK-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K84-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tongue Palate Pharynx: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K85-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K86-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K87-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K88-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K89-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K8B-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0K810ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Open Approach
0K813ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K814ZZ	Division of Facial Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a cerebrovascular accident with persistent, focal hypertonicity and painful contracture of the orbicularis oculi and perioral muscles limiting oral intake and eyelid closure. The inpatient team performs a surgical division of targeted facial muscle fibers to relieve spasm and improve function when conservative measures and chemodenervation are ineffective or contraindicated. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K814ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for correction of long-standing facial asymmetry caused by traumatic scarring and contracture of the zygomaticus major muscle following prior facial injury. During the planned operative procedure, the surgeon transects portions of the affected facial muscle to release the contracture and restore symmetry. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K813ZZ
A younger patient is taken to the operating room emergently for management of an infected, ischemic facial flap after reconstructive surgery, where necrotic portions of facial muscle must be divided to control ongoing tissue loss and allow adequate debridement. The primary inpatient procedure involves division of diseased facial muscle tissue as part of the operative debridement to prevent spread of infection. Typical codes: 0K810ZZ, 0K813ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K82-NECK-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K83-NECK-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K84-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tongue Palate Pharynx: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K85-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K86-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K87-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K88-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K89-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0K8B-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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Code Attributes

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Facial Muscle Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0K81?

What is the primary objective of procedures coded in 0K81?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 0K81?

How should coders ensure accurate inpatient documentation when using 0K81 codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0K81?

What is the primary objective of procedures coded in 0K81?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these codes classified?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 0K81?

How should coders ensure accurate inpatient documentation when using 0K81 codes?

References