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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KM0 includes procedures performed to reattach muscles in the head. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when head muscle tissue has been partially or completely separated and surgical reattachment is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KM0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Head Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve reattaching all or a portion of a separated head muscle to its normal or other suitable location and target the muscular system of the head. These reattachment procedures restore continuity and function of head muscles that have been partially or completely separated. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation performed on the head muscles and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
M	Operation	Reattachment
0	Body Part	Head Muscle

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Head Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
M	Operation	Reattachment
0	Body Part	Head Muscle

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a patient undergoes surgical reattachment of one or more head muscles following partial or complete separation. Select the code that accurately reflects the specific head muscle involved and the reattachment procedure performed.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KM00ZZ	Reattachment of Head Muscle, Open Approach
0KM04ZZ	Reattachment of Head 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

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a facial laceration from a motorcycle collision that transected portions of the frontalis and temporalis muscle attachments. In the operating room under general anesthesia, open surgical exploration and layered repair are performed to reapproximate and reattach the separated head muscle tissue to restore function and prevent contour deformity. An open approach is used due to the extent of soft tissue injury and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KM00ZZ
An elderly patient is scheduled electively for reattachment of a partially avulsed orbicularis oculi muscle segment after a chronic wound from prior Mohs surgery caused functional eyelid weakness. In the controlled operative setting, minimally invasive endoscopic assistance is used to mobilize and reattach the muscle to its anatomic insertion to improve eyelid closure and protect the cornea. Typical codes: 0KM04ZZ
A middle-aged patient returns with persistent weakness and dehiscence at a prior head muscle repair site months after initial surgery, with partial separation of muscle fibers and symptomatic asymmetry. Revision surgery is undertaken to reattach the separated muscle tissue and reinforce the repair; because scar tissue limits exposure and direct repair is required, an open reattachment technique is performed. Typical codes: 0KM00ZZ

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

0KM2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION-NECK-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM3-NECK-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM6-LEFT-SHOULDER-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KMB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REATTACHMENT

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KM00ZZ	Reattachment of Head Muscle, Open Approach
0KM04ZZ	Reattachment of Head 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

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a facial laceration from a motorcycle collision that transected portions of the frontalis and temporalis muscle attachments. In the operating room under general anesthesia, open surgical exploration and layered repair are performed to reapproximate and reattach the separated head muscle tissue to restore function and prevent contour deformity. An open approach is used due to the extent of soft tissue injury and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KM00ZZ
An elderly patient is scheduled electively for reattachment of a partially avulsed orbicularis oculi muscle segment after a chronic wound from prior Mohs surgery caused functional eyelid weakness. In the controlled operative setting, minimally invasive endoscopic assistance is used to mobilize and reattach the muscle to its anatomic insertion to improve eyelid closure and protect the cornea. Typical codes: 0KM04ZZ
A middle-aged patient returns with persistent weakness and dehiscence at a prior head muscle repair site months after initial surgery, with partial separation of muscle fibers and symptomatic asymmetry. Revision surgery is undertaken to reattach the separated muscle tissue and reinforce the repair; because scar tissue limits exposure and direct repair is required, an open reattachment technique is performed. Typical codes: 0KM00ZZ

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

0KM2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION-NECK-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM3-NECK-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM6-LEFT-SHOULDER-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KMB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REATTACHMENT

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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Head Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Head Muscle Reattachment 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 reattachment of head muscles?

What are the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0KM0 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the 0KM0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0KM0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers reattachment of head muscles?

What are the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0KM0 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the 0KM0 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0KM0 group?

References