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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KQ9 includes procedures performed to repair muscles and related structures in the lower arm and wrist, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when surgical restoration of the anatomic structure and function of lower arm and wrist muscles on the right is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KQ9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the muscles of the lower arm and wrist on the right side, targeting the musculoskeletal function of the limb. Procedures restore, to the extent possible, normal anatomic structure and function of the muscles and their attachments. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these repair procedures supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the clinical complexity of the surgical intervention.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
Q	Operation	Repair
9	Body Part	Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Right

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Lower Arm And Wrist 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
9	Body Part	Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical repair of right lower arm and wrist muscle is performed to restore anatomic structure and function. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that reflects the operative approach, device use if any, and the extent of repair documented in the operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KQ90ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KQ93ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KQ94ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist 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

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a deep laceration to the right forearm from machinery, with active muscle bleeding and loss of finger flexion. The wound requires operative exploration and layered repair of torn muscle bellies and tendon attachments under direct visualization to restore function and hemostasis, necessitating inpatient monitoring for neurovascular status and infection risk. Typical codes: 0KQ90ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic, atraumatic dehiscence and symptomatic weakness of previously injured right wrist flexor muscles after conservative management fails; the surgeon schedules a planned inpatient procedure to reapproximate and reconstruct the muscle tissue and attachments to improve limb function. Typical codes: 0KQ90ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a penetrating wrist injury treated initially with bedside irrigation and delay in definitive care presents with persistent functional deficit and localized muscle entrapment identified on imaging; a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair is performed to release adhesions and repair the right lower arm/wrist muscle under visualization to reduce morbidity and expedite recovery. Typical codes: 0KQ94ZZ, 0KQ93ZZ

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

0KQ8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle, Left: 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
0KQ90ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KQ93ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KQ94ZZ	Repair Right Lower Arm and Wrist 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

An adult patient presents to the emergency department after a deep laceration to the right forearm from machinery, with active muscle bleeding and loss of finger flexion. The wound requires operative exploration and layered repair of torn muscle bellies and tendon attachments under direct visualization to restore function and hemostasis, necessitating inpatient monitoring for neurovascular status and infection risk. Typical codes: 0KQ90ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic, atraumatic dehiscence and symptomatic weakness of previously injured right wrist flexor muscles after conservative management fails; the surgeon schedules a planned inpatient procedure to reapproximate and reconstruct the muscle tissue and attachments to improve limb function. Typical codes: 0KQ90ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a penetrating wrist injury treated initially with bedside irrigation and delay in definitive care presents with persistent functional deficit and localized muscle entrapment identified on imaging; a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic-assisted repair is performed to release adhesions and repair the right lower arm/wrist muscle under visualization to reduce morbidity and expedite recovery. Typical codes: 0KQ94ZZ, 0KQ93ZZ

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

0KQ8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle, Left: 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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Code Attributes

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

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Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle Repair 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 Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Right group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for code group 0KQ9?

How does accurate coding within 0KQ9 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 0KQ9?

For what clinical intent are 0KQ9 group procedures performed?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Right group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and body system for code group 0KQ9?

How does accurate coding within 0KQ9 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in 0KQ9?

For what clinical intent are 0KQ9 group procedures performed?

References