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 0KM8 includes procedures performed to reattach muscles in the left upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a separated or detached portion of the left upper arm muscle is surgically put back in or on to its normal or other suitable location. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KM8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific reattachment procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes reattachment of the left upper arm muscle and targets the muscular system of the upper arm. Procedures involve putting back into place all or a portion of a separated muscle to its normal or other suitable location. Accurate coding of these reattachment procedures in the muscular system is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific operation, body part, and clinical complexity.

Code Attributes

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

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

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Upper Arm 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
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon reattaches all or a portion of the left upper arm muscle following traumatic separation or surgical detachment. These codes apply when the operation restores the muscle to its normal anatomical position or another suitable location during an inpatient stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KM80ZZ	Reattachment of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KM84ZZ	Reattachment of Left Upper Arm 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

An adult patient presents emergently after a high-energy motorcycle collision with an open laceration and transection of the left biceps muscle causing loss of elbow flexion and visible muscle discontinuity. The patient is admitted for urgent surgical repair to restore muscle continuity and function, with debridement and reattachment of the separated muscle under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KM80ZZ
A middle-aged construction worker scheduled for inpatient operative management after delayed presentation of a partial avulsion of the left upper arm muscle from a work-related crush injury; conservative care failed and the patient reports persistent weakness and pain. During the planned inpatient procedure the surgeon uses endoscopic assistance to reattach the torn muscle to its anatomical location to improve strength and relieve symptoms. Typical codes: 0KM84ZZ
An elderly patient with a previously repaired left upper arm muscle develops symptomatic failure of the initial repair with recurrent separation and scar tissue formation, necessitating inpatient revision to reestablish muscle continuity and remove fibrotic tissue. The operation involves open exploration, release of scar, and reattachment of the compromised left upper arm muscle to a suitable location to restore function. Typical codes: 0KM80ZZ

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

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

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
0KM80ZZ	Reattachment of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KM84ZZ	Reattachment of Left Upper Arm 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

An adult patient presents emergently after a high-energy motorcycle collision with an open laceration and transection of the left biceps muscle causing loss of elbow flexion and visible muscle discontinuity. The patient is admitted for urgent surgical repair to restore muscle continuity and function, with debridement and reattachment of the separated muscle under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KM80ZZ
A middle-aged construction worker scheduled for inpatient operative management after delayed presentation of a partial avulsion of the left upper arm muscle from a work-related crush injury; conservative care failed and the patient reports persistent weakness and pain. During the planned inpatient procedure the surgeon uses endoscopic assistance to reattach the torn muscle to its anatomical location to improve strength and relieve symptoms. Typical codes: 0KM84ZZ
An elderly patient with a previously repaired left upper arm muscle develops symptomatic failure of the initial repair with recurrent separation and scar tissue formation, necessitating inpatient revision to reestablish muscle continuity and remove fibrotic tissue. The operation involves open exploration, release of scar, and reattachment of the compromised left upper arm muscle to a suitable location to restore function. Typical codes: 0KM80ZZ

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

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

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Reattachment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left reattachment group?

What body system and operation do the codes in 0KM8 represent?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

What are the applicable DRG categories related to 0KM8 procedures?

What approaches to reattachment are specified by the codes `0KM80ZZ` and `0KM84ZZ`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left reattachment group?

What body system and operation do the codes in 0KM8 represent?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

What are the applicable DRG categories related to 0KM8 procedures?

What approaches to reattachment are specified by the codes `0KM80ZZ` and `0KM84ZZ`?

References