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 0KQ8 includes procedures performed to repair muscle structures in the left upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs restorative surgical repair of left upper arm muscle tissue to correct damage or dysfunction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KQ8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Upper Arm Muscle Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the left upper arm muscles within the Muscles body system, intended to restore normal anatomic structure and function. Procedures involve suturing, reconstruction, or other restorative techniques to reapproximate muscle tissue and repair defects. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these repairs affects inpatient reimbursement by capturing the specific restorative work performed and supporting appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical repair is performed on left upper arm muscle tissue to correct laceration, tear, or other structural damage. These codes apply when the operation’s objective is restoring the muscle’s normal anatomic structure and function during an inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KQ80ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KQ83ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KQ84ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

21 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a motorcycle collision with an open laceration and partial transection of the left biceps brachii causing active bleeding and loss of elbow flexion strength; the patient is taken to the operating room for urgent debridement and direct muscle repair to reapproximate torn muscle fibers and restore function. Typical codes: 0KQ80ZZ
An otherwise healthy middle-aged patient is admitted electively for repair of a degenerative intramuscular tear of the left upper arm muscle after months of pain and weakness limiting daily activities; in the OR, the surgeon performs a planned muscle reconstruction with suturing through small stab incisions using percutaneous techniques to minimize soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KQ83ZZ, 0KQ84ZZ
An elderly patient develops a symptomatic scar contracture and persistent weakness months after prior left upper arm trauma and conservative care; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon releases scar tissue and repairs remaining muscle defects to restore range of motion and reduce pain. Typical codes: 0KQ80ZZ, 0KQ83ZZ

Related Codes

0KQ0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPAIR

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

0KQ5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ6-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPAIR

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

0KQ7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPAIR

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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KQ80ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KQ83ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KQ84ZZ	Repair Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

21 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 21

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the emergency department after a motorcycle collision with an open laceration and partial transection of the left biceps brachii causing active bleeding and loss of elbow flexion strength; the patient is taken to the operating room for urgent debridement and direct muscle repair to reapproximate torn muscle fibers and restore function. Typical codes: 0KQ80ZZ
An otherwise healthy middle-aged patient is admitted electively for repair of a degenerative intramuscular tear of the left upper arm muscle after months of pain and weakness limiting daily activities; in the OR, the surgeon performs a planned muscle reconstruction with suturing through small stab incisions using percutaneous techniques to minimize soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KQ83ZZ, 0KQ84ZZ
An elderly patient develops a symptomatic scar contracture and persistent weakness months after prior left upper arm trauma and conservative care; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon releases scar tissue and repairs remaining muscle defects to restore range of motion and reduce pain. Typical codes: 0KQ80ZZ, 0KQ83ZZ

Related Codes

0KQ0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPAIR

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

0KQ5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ6-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPAIR

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

0KQ7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQ9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REPAIR

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

0KQB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPAIR

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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Upper Arm Muscle Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Arm Muscle Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0KQ8 for the left upper arm?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left group?

How does accurate coding of `0KQ8` group procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

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

Which DRG groups might be associated with procedures coded to the 0KQ8 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0KQ8 for the left upper arm?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left group?

How does accurate coding of `0KQ8` group procedures affect inpatient reimbursement?

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

Which DRG groups might be associated with procedures coded to the 0KQ8 group?

References