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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KPY includes procedures performed to remove devices or prosthetic material in lower muscle. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device previously implanted or attached to lower muscle tissue is extracted or taken out. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KPY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Lower Muscle Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0KPY group involve removal of devices or prosthetic material from muscles of the lower body and target the Muscles body system. These operations remove implanted or attached devices from lower muscle tissue and require precise documentation of the device and approach. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the removal procedure and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
P	Operation	Removal
Y	Body Part	Lower Muscle

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Lower Muscle Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
P	Operation	Removal
Y	Body Part	Lower Muscle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an implanted device, hardware, or prosthetic material is taken out from lower muscle tissue during an inpatient stay. Select the specific code based on the exact lower muscle site and any qualifiers describing the device and approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

20 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KPY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0MZ	Removal of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY3KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

18 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
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

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a chronic subfascial hematoma after hip arthroplasty develops persistent drainage and recurrent infection localized to the deep muscles of the upper thigh. The patient is admitted for surgical source control and removal of an infected drainage catheter or tubing that traverses the lower muscle tissue to eradicate the nidus of infection. Typical codes: 0KPY00Z, 0KPY30Z
A middle-aged athlete with a previously implanted muscle stimulator lead placed in the calf for refractory muscle rehabilitation presents electively for hardware removal after completion of therapy and ongoing local discomfort at the implant site. The patient is scheduled for a planned inpatient procedure to extract the stimulator lead from the lower muscle under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KPY0MZ, 0KPY4MZ
A patient presents emergently with erosion of a synthetic soft-tissue graft placed within the thigh muscles, with exposure of the prosthetic material and surrounding cellulitis; after stabilization, inpatient debridement and removal of the nonautologous tissue substitute from the lower muscle is performed to control contamination and allow reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KPY0KZ, 0KPY3KZ

Related Codes

0KPX-UPPER-MUSCLE-REMOVAL

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

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

20 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KPY00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0MZ	Removal of Stimulator Lead from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Lower Muscle, Open Approach
0KPY30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KPY3KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

18 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
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

Showing 1–10 of 18

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a chronic subfascial hematoma after hip arthroplasty develops persistent drainage and recurrent infection localized to the deep muscles of the upper thigh. The patient is admitted for surgical source control and removal of an infected drainage catheter or tubing that traverses the lower muscle tissue to eradicate the nidus of infection. Typical codes: 0KPY00Z, 0KPY30Z
A middle-aged athlete with a previously implanted muscle stimulator lead placed in the calf for refractory muscle rehabilitation presents electively for hardware removal after completion of therapy and ongoing local discomfort at the implant site. The patient is scheduled for a planned inpatient procedure to extract the stimulator lead from the lower muscle under direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KPY0MZ, 0KPY4MZ
A patient presents emergently with erosion of a synthetic soft-tissue graft placed within the thigh muscles, with exposure of the prosthetic material and surrounding cellulitis; after stabilization, inpatient debridement and removal of the nonautologous tissue substitute from the lower muscle is performed to control contamination and allow reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KPY0KZ, 0KPY3KZ

Related Codes

0KPX-UPPER-MUSCLE-REMOVAL

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

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 Lower Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Lower Muscle Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Muscle Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 0KPY group describe?

What approaches are represented within the 0KPY code set for lower muscle device removal?

How are device or material types specified in individual 0KPY codes?

Why is accurate coding in the ICD-10-PCS 0KPY group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 0KPY group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the ICD-10-PCS 0KPY group describe?

What approaches are represented within the 0KPY code set for lower muscle device removal?

How are device or material types specified in individual 0KPY codes?

Why is accurate coding in the ICD-10-PCS 0KPY group important for inpatient records?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 0KPY group?

References