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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KR3 includes procedures performed to replace muscles in the left neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the left neck muscle is replaced with biological or synthetic material. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KR3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Neck Muscle, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0KR3 group involve replacement of the left neck muscle using biological or synthetic material and target the muscular body system. These operations physically take the place and/or function of all or part of the left neck muscle. Accurate coding of these replacement procedures is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it reflects the specific surgical intervention and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
R	Operation	Replacement
3	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Left

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Neck Muscle, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
R	Operation	Replacement
3	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient surgical procedure replaces all or part of the left neck muscle with a graft or prosthetic material. These codes are appropriate when the documented operative intent and technique meet the definition of replacement in ICD-10-PCS.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KR307Z	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KR30JZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0KR30KZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KR347Z	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KR34JZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KR34KZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 adult patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a traumatic avulsion of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle resulting in significant loss of muscle bulk and impaired neck function. After initial stabilization and debridement, the surgical team performs a planned open reconstruction replacing the damaged portion of the left neck muscle with autologous tissue harvested from the patient to restore contour and function. This inpatient procedure is selected because the replacement meets the definition of physically taking the place and/or function of part of the left neck muscle. Typical codes: 0KR307Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic radiation-induced fibrosis and progressive atrophy of the left neck musculature experiences persistent functional impairment and cosmetic deformity. Elective open surgical replacement of the affected left neck muscle is performed using a synthetic prosthetic substitute to reestablish contour and provide structural support. The procedure is planned and performed inpatient due to the extent of reconstruction and need for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0KR30JZ
A patient with prior left neck muscle repair using nonautologous biologic graft develops graft failure with rejection and persistent weakness, necessitating a revision procedure. Surgeons perform a percutaneous endoscopic replacement of the left neck muscle using a nonautologous tissue substitute to replace the failed material and restore muscle function while minimizing surgical morbidity. The inpatient revision targets the same body part and operation of replacement due to failed prior material. Typical codes: 0KR34KZ

Related Codes

0KR0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR2-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KRB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPLACEMENT

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KR307Z	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KR30JZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0KR30KZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KR347Z	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KR34JZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KR34KZ	Replacement of Left Neck Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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 adult patient presents after a motor vehicle collision with a traumatic avulsion of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle resulting in significant loss of muscle bulk and impaired neck function. After initial stabilization and debridement, the surgical team performs a planned open reconstruction replacing the damaged portion of the left neck muscle with autologous tissue harvested from the patient to restore contour and function. This inpatient procedure is selected because the replacement meets the definition of physically taking the place and/or function of part of the left neck muscle. Typical codes: 0KR307Z
A middle-aged patient with chronic radiation-induced fibrosis and progressive atrophy of the left neck musculature experiences persistent functional impairment and cosmetic deformity. Elective open surgical replacement of the affected left neck muscle is performed using a synthetic prosthetic substitute to reestablish contour and provide structural support. The procedure is planned and performed inpatient due to the extent of reconstruction and need for postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0KR30JZ
A patient with prior left neck muscle repair using nonautologous biologic graft develops graft failure with rejection and persistent weakness, necessitating a revision procedure. Surgeons perform a percutaneous endoscopic replacement of the left neck muscle using a nonautologous tissue substitute to replace the failed material and restore muscle function while minimizing surgical morbidity. The inpatient revision targets the same body part and operation of replacement due to failed prior material. Typical codes: 0KR34KZ

Related Codes

0KR0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR2-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KR9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-REPLACEMENT

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

0KRB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPLACEMENT

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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Neck Muscle, Left Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Neck Muscle, Left Replacement 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 0KR3 code group?

What body system and operation do codes in 0KR3 represent?

How do approach and material type affect the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KR3 important for inpatient documentation?

Which related DRGs may be assigned when a 0KR3 procedure is coded?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KR3 code group?

What body system and operation do codes in 0KR3 represent?

How do approach and material type affect the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KR3 important for inpatient documentation?

Which related DRGs may be assigned when a 0KR3 procedure is coded?

References