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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0K97 includes procedures performed to drain fluids or gases from muscles in the upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when evacuation of fluid collections such as abscesses, hematomas, or infected fluid is performed in the upper arm muscle. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0K97 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle Drainage Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0K97 group involve drainage of the upper arm muscle on the right side and target the muscles body system. These procedures remove fluids or gases from the specified muscle to treat infection, hematoma, or abscess and restore normal tissue conditions. Accurate coding of these drainage procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the clinical service provided and supports correct case mix assignment for reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
9	Operation	Drainage
7	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Right

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Upper Arm Muscle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
9	Operation	Drainage
7	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician performs drainage, aspiration, or evacuation of fluid or gas from the right upper arm muscle during an inpatient encounter. Select the specific code that matches the method and approach documented for the drainage procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0K9700Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0K970ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0K970ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0K9730Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0K973ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0K973ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K9740Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0K974ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0K974ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 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
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
802	Other O.R. Procedures of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with rapidly progressive swelling, severe pain, erythema, and fluctuance of the right upper arm after a penetrating injury. Imaging and bedside exam are consistent with an expanding intramuscular abscess in the right upper arm muscle requiring urgent evacuation and placement of a drain to control infection and prevent spread. An open surgical drainage with placement of a drainage device is performed in the operating room under anesthesia. Typical codes: 0K9700Z
A 60-year-old diabetic patient is admitted for persistent, non-draining intramuscular hematoma of the right upper arm identified on ultrasound with associated low-grade fever and concern for organizing collection. After discussion, a percutaneous image-guided aspiration and placement of a drainage catheter is performed to evacuate the collection and allow continued drainage while monitoring for resolution. Typical codes: 0K9730Z
A 30-year-old patient who underwent prior incision and drainage of a right upper arm muscle abscess now returns with recurrent localized fluid collection and persistent purulent drainage despite conservative care. A percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to identify loculations, perform thorough evacuation, and place a drain to manage the recurrent infected collection and facilitate definitive resolution. Typical codes: 0K9740Z

Related Codes

0K90-HEAD-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K91-FACIAL-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K92-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

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

0K93-NECK-MUSCLE-LEFT-DRAINAGE

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

0K94-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-DRAINAGE

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

0K95-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K96-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-LEFT-DRAINAGE

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

0K98-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-DRAINAGE

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

0K99-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-DRAINAGE

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

0K9B-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-DRAINAGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For 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

9 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0K9700Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Open Approach
0K970ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach, Diagnostic
0K970ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0K9730Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Approach
0K973ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
0K973ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0K9740Z	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle with Drainage Device, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0K974ZX	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
0K974ZZ	Drainage of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

18 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
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
802	Other O.R. Procedures of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with rapidly progressive swelling, severe pain, erythema, and fluctuance of the right upper arm after a penetrating injury. Imaging and bedside exam are consistent with an expanding intramuscular abscess in the right upper arm muscle requiring urgent evacuation and placement of a drain to control infection and prevent spread. An open surgical drainage with placement of a drainage device is performed in the operating room under anesthesia. Typical codes: 0K9700Z
A 60-year-old diabetic patient is admitted for persistent, non-draining intramuscular hematoma of the right upper arm identified on ultrasound with associated low-grade fever and concern for organizing collection. After discussion, a percutaneous image-guided aspiration and placement of a drainage catheter is performed to evacuate the collection and allow continued drainage while monitoring for resolution. Typical codes: 0K9730Z
A 30-year-old patient who underwent prior incision and drainage of a right upper arm muscle abscess now returns with recurrent localized fluid collection and persistent purulent drainage despite conservative care. A percutaneous endoscopic procedure is performed to identify loculations, perform thorough evacuation, and place a drain to manage the recurrent infected collection and facilitate definitive resolution. Typical codes: 0K9740Z

Related Codes

0K90-HEAD-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K91-FACIAL-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K92-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-DRAINAGE

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

0K93-NECK-MUSCLE-LEFT-DRAINAGE

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

0K94-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-DRAINAGE

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

0K95-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-DRAINAGE

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

0K96-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-LEFT-DRAINAGE

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

0K98-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-DRAINAGE

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

0K99-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-DRAINAGE

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

0K9B-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-DRAINAGE

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Drainage Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0K97 represent?

What are the approach variations and device options listed in the 0K97 code group?

How should a coder choose between diagnostic and therapeutic codes within 0K97?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0K97 group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0K97 upper arm muscle, right group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0K97 represent?

What are the approach variations and device options listed in the 0K97 code group?

How should a coder choose between diagnostic and therapeutic codes within 0K97?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0K97 group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0K97 upper arm muscle, right group?

References