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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KN2 includes procedures performed to release muscles in the neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a right neck muscle is freed from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KN2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neck Muscle, Release Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve releasing an abnormal physical constraint of the right neck muscle by cutting or by the use of force. These procedures target the muscles body system and specifically the right neck muscle. Accurate coding of these release procedures in inpatient records affects clinical documentation and supports appropriate case mix and reimbursement determination.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
N	Operation	Release
2	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Right

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Neck Muscle, Release Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
N	Operation	Release
2	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure intentionally frees the right neck muscle from scar tissue, adhesions, or other abnormal constraints by cutting or force. These codes apply when the clinical record documents a Release of the right neck muscle as the primary operative action.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KN20ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KN23ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KN24ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KN2XZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with long-standing cervical dystonia and severe, fixed torticollis develops progressive pain and limited neck mobility despite exhaustive conservative treatments (botulinum toxin, physical therapy). The planned inpatient procedure aims to surgically free the right sternocleidomastoid and associated right neck muscle adhesions to improve alignment and relieve pain by releasing fibrotic bands under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KN20ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents acutely after a motor vehicle collision with traumatic hematoma and compressive fibrosis forming around the right neck muscle, causing respiratory compromise and worsening dysphagia; imaging shows constrictive scar tissue tethering the right neck musculature. An urgent inpatient release of the right neck muscle via a minimally invasive percutaneous approach is performed to decompress the soft tissues and restore function. Typical codes: 0KN23ZZ
A young adult with prior endoscopic neck surgery returns with persistent restrictive discomfort from postoperative scar contracture of the right neck muscle limiting range of motion; conservative care has failed and the surgeon elects a percutaneous endoscopic release to precisely dissect adhesions while minimizing additional tissue trauma. Typical codes: 0KN24ZZ, 0KN23ZZ

Related Codes

0KN0-HEAD-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN3-NECK-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-RELEASE

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

0KN5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN6-LEFT-SHOULDER-RELEASE

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

0KN7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-RELEASE

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

0KNB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RELEASE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle Left: 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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KN20ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KN23ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KN24ZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KN2XZZ	Release Right Neck Muscle, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with long-standing cervical dystonia and severe, fixed torticollis develops progressive pain and limited neck mobility despite exhaustive conservative treatments (botulinum toxin, physical therapy). The planned inpatient procedure aims to surgically free the right sternocleidomastoid and associated right neck muscle adhesions to improve alignment and relieve pain by releasing fibrotic bands under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KN20ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents acutely after a motor vehicle collision with traumatic hematoma and compressive fibrosis forming around the right neck muscle, causing respiratory compromise and worsening dysphagia; imaging shows constrictive scar tissue tethering the right neck musculature. An urgent inpatient release of the right neck muscle via a minimally invasive percutaneous approach is performed to decompress the soft tissues and restore function. Typical codes: 0KN23ZZ
A young adult with prior endoscopic neck surgery returns with persistent restrictive discomfort from postoperative scar contracture of the right neck muscle limiting range of motion; conservative care has failed and the surgeon elects a percutaneous endoscopic release to precisely dissect adhesions while minimizing additional tissue trauma. Typical codes: 0KN24ZZ, 0KN23ZZ

Related Codes

0KN0-HEAD-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN3-NECK-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-RELEASE

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

0KN5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN6-LEFT-SHOULDER-RELEASE

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

0KN7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RELEASE

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

0KN9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-RELEASE

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

0KNB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RELEASE

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

Showing 1–10 of 25

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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Neck Muscle, Release Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by the 0KN2 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the Neck Muscle, Right group?

How does accurate coding within 0KN2 affect inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0KN2 group?

What does a release procedure for the right neck muscle involve according to the description?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by the 0KN2 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the Neck Muscle, Right group?

How does accurate coding within 0KN2 affect inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0KN2 group?

What does a release procedure for the right neck muscle involve according to the description?

References