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 0KS8 includes procedures performed to reposition muscles in the upper arm, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician restores the left upper arm muscle to its normal anatomic location or to another suitable location. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KS8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle, Left Reposition Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient repositioning of the left upper arm muscle within the Medical and Surgical section, targeting the musculature of the upper arm. Procedures reposition all or a portion of the muscle to its normal location or another suitable location. Accurate coding of these reposition procedures is important for reflecting the clinical service provided and for correct inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle, Left 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
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the left upper arm muscle is moved to its normal location or to another suitable location without excision or repair. Codes apply to inpatient encounters where the primary operative action is repositioning of the left upper arm muscle.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KS80ZZ	Reposition Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KS84ZZ	Reposition Left Upper Arm 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 acutely after a high-energy shoulder dislocation with associated violent traction injury causing the left upper arm muscle to become entrapped and malpositioned, producing neurovascular compromise and severe pain. Inpatient repositioning through an open approach is performed to restore the muscle to its anatomic location, relieve compression, and allow assessment of associated soft-tissue injury. This is performed when closed measures are unsuccessful or when open exploration is required for concomitant injuries. Typical codes: 0KS80ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for correction of a chronic functional deficit from scar contracture after prior trauma to the left upper arm, causing persistent muscle malposition and impaired range of motion. The planned inpatient procedure repositions the affected portion of the left upper arm muscle to a more suitable anatomic location via a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue disruption and facilitate rehabilitation. This is an elective reconstructive repositioning without excision or formal repair. Typical codes: 0KS84ZZ
A patient returns to the hospital with persistent deformity and impaired function after a previous operative fixation where the left upper arm muscle healed in an abnormal position, causing pain and limited elbow and shoulder movement. Inpatient surgical revision is undertaken to reposition the involved muscle back to its normal location via an open approach to address the complication of malposition and optimize functional outcome. No excision or grafting is performed; the primary action is repositioning. Typical codes: 0KS80ZZ

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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

0KS5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Muscle Right: 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

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
0KS80ZZ	Reposition Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KS84ZZ	Reposition Left Upper Arm 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 acutely after a high-energy shoulder dislocation with associated violent traction injury causing the left upper arm muscle to become entrapped and malpositioned, producing neurovascular compromise and severe pain. Inpatient repositioning through an open approach is performed to restore the muscle to its anatomic location, relieve compression, and allow assessment of associated soft-tissue injury. This is performed when closed measures are unsuccessful or when open exploration is required for concomitant injuries. Typical codes: 0KS80ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for correction of a chronic functional deficit from scar contracture after prior trauma to the left upper arm, causing persistent muscle malposition and impaired range of motion. The planned inpatient procedure repositions the affected portion of the left upper arm muscle to a more suitable anatomic location via a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue disruption and facilitate rehabilitation. This is an elective reconstructive repositioning without excision or formal repair. Typical codes: 0KS84ZZ
A patient returns to the hospital with persistent deformity and impaired function after a previous operative fixation where the left upper arm muscle healed in an abnormal position, causing pain and limited elbow and shoulder movement. Inpatient surgical revision is undertaken to reposition the involved muscle back to its normal location via an open approach to address the complication of malposition and optimize functional outcome. No excision or grafting is performed; the primary action is repositioning. Typical codes: 0KS80ZZ

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

0KS5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Muscle Right: 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

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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Upper Arm Muscle, Left Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle, Left 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 in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left reposition group?

What is the Section, Body System, and Operation for this code group?

When should procedures in the 0KS8 group be used for coding?

How does accurate coding in this group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left reposition group?

What is the Section, Body System, and Operation for this code group?

When should procedures in the 0KS8 group be used for coding?

How does accurate coding in this group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in this code group?

References