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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KM6 includes procedures performed to reattach muscular structures in the left shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a left shoulder muscle has been separated or detached and surgical reattachment is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KM6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific reattachment procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Shoulder Muscle, Left Reattachment Procedure Overview

Procedures in ICD-10 PCS 0KM6 involve reattaching or securing the left shoulder muscle to its normal anatomical location and target the Muscles body system. These reattachment procedures restore continuity and function of the shoulder muscle after separation or detachment. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these reattachment procedures supports correct inpatient clinical documentation and influences payment through appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Shoulder Muscle, Left 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
6	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a left shoulder muscle that has been separated or detached is surgically reattached. These codes apply to inpatient surgical documentation where the primary operation is reattachment of the left shoulder muscle.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KM60ZZ	Reattachment of Left Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KM64ZZ	Reattachment 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

A 28-year-old construction worker presents emergently after a fall onto an outstretched arm with a complete avulsion of the left rotator cuff muscle from its humeral insertion confirmed on imaging and intraoperative exam. Because the muscle is detached and tissue quality allows direct suture repair, an open surgical reattachment to restore shoulder stability and function is performed during the same admission. An open approach is used to visualize and reapproximate the muscle to its anatomic footprint. Typical codes: 0KM60ZZ
A 55-year-old recreational tennis player with chronic shoulder pain and progressive weakness is scheduled for elective surgical repair after MRI shows a chronic partial-to-full thickness tear with retracted left shoulder muscle requiring mobilization and reattachment. After failed conservative management, the surgeon performs a planned percutaneous endoscopic-assisted reattachment to minimize soft tissue disruption and enhance recovery. The procedure is performed electively during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0KM64ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with a prior open repair of a left shoulder muscle presents with recurrent detachment and persistent weakness months later; intraoperative findings demonstrate failed prior fixation and scar tissue requiring revision of the reattachment. The surgeon reopens the previous incision, debrides scar tissue, and reattaches the muscle to the humeral insertion to restore function. Because this is a revision of a previous reattachment and requires direct access, an open approach is used. Typical codes: 0KM60ZZ

Related Codes

0KM0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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0KM1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPOSITION-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

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
0KM60ZZ	Reattachment of Left Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KM64ZZ	Reattachment 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

A 28-year-old construction worker presents emergently after a fall onto an outstretched arm with a complete avulsion of the left rotator cuff muscle from its humeral insertion confirmed on imaging and intraoperative exam. Because the muscle is detached and tissue quality allows direct suture repair, an open surgical reattachment to restore shoulder stability and function is performed during the same admission. An open approach is used to visualize and reapproximate the muscle to its anatomic footprint. Typical codes: 0KM60ZZ
A 55-year-old recreational tennis player with chronic shoulder pain and progressive weakness is scheduled for elective surgical repair after MRI shows a chronic partial-to-full thickness tear with retracted left shoulder muscle requiring mobilization and reattachment. After failed conservative management, the surgeon performs a planned percutaneous endoscopic-assisted reattachment to minimize soft tissue disruption and enhance recovery. The procedure is performed electively during an inpatient admission for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0KM64ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with a prior open repair of a left shoulder muscle presents with recurrent detachment and persistent weakness months later; intraoperative findings demonstrate failed prior fixation and scar tissue requiring revision of the reattachment. The surgeon reopens the previous incision, debrides scar tissue, and reattaches the muscle to the humeral insertion to restore function. Because this is a revision of a previous reattachment and requires direct access, an open approach is used. Typical codes: 0KM60ZZ

Related Codes

0KM0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

0KM1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPOSITION-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REATTACHMENT

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

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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Shoulder Muscle, Left Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Shoulder Muscle, Left Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code applies to an open reattachment of the left shoulder muscle?

What code represents a percutaneous endoscopic reattachment of the left shoulder muscle?

What are the main attributes of the 0KM6 code group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KM6 affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories can be related to procedures in the 0KM6 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code applies to an open reattachment of the left shoulder muscle?

What code represents a percutaneous endoscopic reattachment of the left shoulder muscle?

What are the main attributes of the 0KM6 code group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KM6 affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories can be related to procedures in the 0KM6 group?

References