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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0K86 includes procedures performed to divide muscles in the left shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon separates or transects left shoulder muscle tissue without drainage to treat contracture, reduce tension, or enable access. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0K86 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and the precise anatomical site.

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Left Shoulder Muscle Division Procedure Overview

The procedures in ICD-10 PCS 0K86 involve division of the left shoulder muscle, targeting the muscles body system of the shoulder. These interventions separate or transect muscle tissue without draining fluids or gases and are performed to relieve tension, release contracture, or facilitate other surgical access. Accurate coding of these division procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement by capturing the exact operation and anatomical site.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
8	Operation	Division
6	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Left

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Left Shoulder 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
6	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the clinical record documents division of the left shoulder muscle as the primary operation. These codes apply when the surgeon intentionally separates muscle tissue without performing drainage or removal of fluids.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0K860ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0K863ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K864ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder 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

Elderly patient with long-standing adhesive capsulitis and refractory deltoid/rotator cuff region muscle contracture causing severely limited passive and active shoulder abduction. After failed conservative management including physical therapy and steroid injections, the surgeon performs an open division of the contracted left shoulder muscle fibers to release tension and restore range of motion. This is done as a planned inpatient procedure because of comorbidities and need for postoperative monitored rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0K860ZZ
Middle-aged patient presents after a high-velocity motor vehicle collision with traumatic contusion and acute focal entrapment of left shoulder muscle fibers causing ischemic pain and inability to elevate the arm. Imaging and exam indicate a compartment-like contracture requiring urgent muscle release to relieve tension and restore perfusion and function. A percutaneous approach is used to divide the offending left shoulder muscle tissue to achieve decompression and allow postoperative limb salvage care. Typical codes: 0K863ZZ
Patient with prior arthroscopic shoulder surgery develops a symptomatic residual tight band within the left shoulder muscle causing persistent pain and limited external rotation despite prior interventions. During an inpatient procedure using endoscopic visualization to precisely transect the targeted muscle band and minimize additional tissue trauma, the surgeon divides the left shoulder muscle to address the revision indication and improve function. Typical codes: 0K864ZZ

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

0K81-FACIAL-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Facial 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

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
0K860ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0K863ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K864ZZ	Division of Left Shoulder 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

Elderly patient with long-standing adhesive capsulitis and refractory deltoid/rotator cuff region muscle contracture causing severely limited passive and active shoulder abduction. After failed conservative management including physical therapy and steroid injections, the surgeon performs an open division of the contracted left shoulder muscle fibers to release tension and restore range of motion. This is done as a planned inpatient procedure because of comorbidities and need for postoperative monitored rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0K860ZZ
Middle-aged patient presents after a high-velocity motor vehicle collision with traumatic contusion and acute focal entrapment of left shoulder muscle fibers causing ischemic pain and inability to elevate the arm. Imaging and exam indicate a compartment-like contracture requiring urgent muscle release to relieve tension and restore perfusion and function. A percutaneous approach is used to divide the offending left shoulder muscle tissue to achieve decompression and allow postoperative limb salvage care. Typical codes: 0K863ZZ
Patient with prior arthroscopic shoulder surgery develops a symptomatic residual tight band within the left shoulder muscle causing persistent pain and limited external rotation despite prior interventions. During an inpatient procedure using endoscopic visualization to precisely transect the targeted muscle band and minimize additional tissue trauma, the surgeon divides the left shoulder muscle to address the revision indication and improve function. Typical codes: 0K864ZZ

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

0K81-FACIAL-MUSCLE-DIVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Facial 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

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code set covers division of the left shoulder muscle?

What are the specific procedure codes in the 0K86 group and their approaches?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to ICD-10-PCS 0K86?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation are associated with 0K86 codes?

How do 0K86 codes affect inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code set covers division of the left shoulder muscle?

What are the specific procedure codes in the 0K86 group and their approaches?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to ICD-10-PCS 0K86?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation are associated with 0K86 codes?

How do 0K86 codes affect inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References