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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KS5 includes procedures performed to reposition muscles in the right shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the right shoulder muscle is moved to its normal or a more suitable location. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KS5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Shoulder Muscle Reposition Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repositioning of the right shoulder muscle to its normal or a more appropriate location and targets the muscles body system. Procedures involve moving all or a portion of the right shoulder muscle to restore anatomical alignment or function. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific operation performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
S	Operation	Reposition
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

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Shoulder Muscle Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
S	Operation	Reposition
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the right shoulder muscle is surgically moved to correct malposition or restore function. Codes apply when the operation specifically documents reposition of the right shoulder muscle during an inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KS50ZZ	Reposition Right Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KS54ZZ	Reposition Right Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. 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 high-energy shoulder dislocation with associated rotator cuff muscle entrapment and persistent malposition of the right shoulder muscle causing pain and limited abduction. Closed reduction failed to restore normal muscle alignment and the team schedules an open surgical procedure to mobilize and reposition the affected muscle to its anatomic location to restore function. The inpatient operation is performed through an open approach due to concomitant tissue injury and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KS50ZZ
An older adult with chronic shoulder instability and symptomatic malposition of a portion of the right shoulder muscle, refractory to conservative therapy, is admitted electively for surgical correction. A minimally invasive, endoscopic-assisted procedure is planned to release adhesions and reposition the muscle to improve mechanics and reduce pain. The less invasive approach is selected to decrease surgical morbidity and enable targeted realignment of muscle fibers. Typical codes: 0KS54ZZ
A patient with prior shoulder surgery who develops a recurrent malposition and tethering of the right shoulder muscle with functional deficit undergoes inpatient revision to free scar tissue and reposition the muscle to a more suitable location. Because prior open surgery altered normal anatomy and released scar requires direct access for safe revision and secure repositioning, an open approach is used to address the complication. Typical codes: 0KS50ZZ

Related Codes

0KS0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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0KS1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPOSITION

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

0KS6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-REPOSITION

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

0KS9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-REPOSITION

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

0KSB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-MOVING-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPOSITION

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KS50ZZ	Reposition Right Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KS54ZZ	Reposition Right Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a high-energy shoulder dislocation with associated rotator cuff muscle entrapment and persistent malposition of the right shoulder muscle causing pain and limited abduction. Closed reduction failed to restore normal muscle alignment and the team schedules an open surgical procedure to mobilize and reposition the affected muscle to its anatomic location to restore function. The inpatient operation is performed through an open approach due to concomitant tissue injury and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0KS50ZZ
An older adult with chronic shoulder instability and symptomatic malposition of a portion of the right shoulder muscle, refractory to conservative therapy, is admitted electively for surgical correction. A minimally invasive, endoscopic-assisted procedure is planned to release adhesions and reposition the muscle to improve mechanics and reduce pain. The less invasive approach is selected to decrease surgical morbidity and enable targeted realignment of muscle fibers. Typical codes: 0KS54ZZ
A patient with prior shoulder surgery who develops a recurrent malposition and tethering of the right shoulder muscle with functional deficit undergoes inpatient revision to free scar tissue and reposition the muscle to a more suitable location. Because prior open surgery altered normal anatomy and released scar requires direct access for safe revision and secure repositioning, an open approach is used to address the complication. Typical codes: 0KS50ZZ

Related Codes

0KS0-HEAD-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS2-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-REPOSITION

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

0KS6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

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

0KS8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-REPOSITION

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

0KS9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-REPOSITION

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

0KSB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-MOVING-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-REPOSITION

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

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Shoulder Muscle Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Shoulder Muscle Reposition 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 Shoulder Muscle, Right (0KS5) group?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS code group 0KS5?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe 0KS5 codes?

How does accurate coding within the 0KS5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRGs are related to procedures in the 0KS5 Shoulder Muscle, Right group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Shoulder Muscle, Right (0KS5) group?

What is the primary purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS code group 0KS5?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation describe 0KS5 codes?

How does accurate coding within the 0KS5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRGs are related to procedures in the 0KS5 Shoulder Muscle, Right group?

References