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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KC8 includes procedures performed to remove or extirpate solid matter from the left upper arm muscle. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs extirpation of foreign bodies, hematomas, necrotic tissue, or other solid matter from the left upper arm muscle. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KC8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific extirpation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extirpation procedures targeting the left upper arm muscle within the Muscles body system. These procedures involve taking or cutting out solid matter from the muscle tissue of the left upper arm. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for reflecting the specific extirpation performed and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
C	Operation	Extirpation
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

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Upper Arm Muscle Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
C	Operation	Extirpation
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an extirpation procedure is performed on the left upper arm muscle to remove solid material. Do not use these codes for procedures that involve other root operations such as excision, drainage, or repair.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KC84ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 27-year-old construction worker presents to the emergency department after a penetrating injury to the left upper arm with an embedded piece of metal. Imaging confirms a retained foreign body deep within the left biceps muscle; because the object is superficial enough to access directly and contamination risk is high, the surgeon performs an open operative removal to extract the solid foreign material from the left upper arm muscle. Typical codes: 0KC80ZZ
A 58-year-old patient with a history of anticoagulation develops a painful, firm hematoma within the left upper arm muscle over several days, with progressive neurovascular compromise and failure of conservative measures. In the inpatient setting, the team schedules a planned operative procedure to evacuate organized clot and remove solid hematoma material from the left upper arm muscle using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach to reduce tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KC83ZZ
A 42-year-old diabetic patient previously underwent a percutaneous drainage for an intramuscular abscess in the left upper arm but returns with persistent loculated purulence and necrotic debris within the muscle. During inpatient intervention, the surgeon uses a percutaneous endoscopic technique to directly visualize and extirpate residual solid necrotic material and debris from the left upper arm muscle to achieve source control. Typical codes: 0KC84ZZ

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0KC0-HEAD-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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0KC2-NECK-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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0KC3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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0KC4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-EXTIRPATION

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0KC5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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0KC6-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KCB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-EXTIRPATION

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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KC80ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KC83ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KC84ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 27-year-old construction worker presents to the emergency department after a penetrating injury to the left upper arm with an embedded piece of metal. Imaging confirms a retained foreign body deep within the left biceps muscle; because the object is superficial enough to access directly and contamination risk is high, the surgeon performs an open operative removal to extract the solid foreign material from the left upper arm muscle. Typical codes: 0KC80ZZ
A 58-year-old patient with a history of anticoagulation develops a painful, firm hematoma within the left upper arm muscle over several days, with progressive neurovascular compromise and failure of conservative measures. In the inpatient setting, the team schedules a planned operative procedure to evacuate organized clot and remove solid hematoma material from the left upper arm muscle using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach to reduce tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KC83ZZ
A 42-year-old diabetic patient previously underwent a percutaneous drainage for an intramuscular abscess in the left upper arm but returns with persistent loculated purulence and necrotic debris within the muscle. During inpatient intervention, the surgeon uses a percutaneous endoscopic technique to directly visualize and extirpate residual solid necrotic material and debris from the left upper arm muscle to achieve source control. Typical codes: 0KC84ZZ

Related Codes

0KC0-HEAD-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC2-NECK-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC6-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-LEFT-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KC9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-EXTIRPATION

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

0KCB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-EXTIRPATION

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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Upper Arm Muscle Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Left Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation from the left upper arm muscle?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 0KC8 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does 0KC8 fall?

How does accurate coding within 0KC8 affect reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded from 0KC8?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation from the left upper arm muscle?

What specific procedure codes are included in the 0KC8 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does 0KC8 fall?

How does accurate coding within 0KC8 affect reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded from 0KC8?

References