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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KSB includes procedures performed to reposition muscles in the left lower arm and wrist. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician restores muscle tissue or portions of muscle in the left lower arm and wrist to their normal or suitable anatomic location. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KSB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Lower Arm And Wrist Reposition Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve repositioning all or a portion of muscles in the left lower arm and wrist within the Muscles body system. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System codes in this group reflect the root operation Reposition. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific muscle procedure performed and supports correct case mix and payment determination.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Lower Arm And Wrist 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
B	Body Part	Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves repositioning muscle tissue in the left lower arm or wrist to restore anatomic alignment or function. Codes are assigned when the procedure specifically targets muscles in the lower arm and wrist on the left side.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KSB0ZZ	Reposition Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KSB4ZZ	Reposition Left Lower Arm and Wrist 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 motor vehicle collision with displacement of left forearm muscle fibers and associated soft-tissue interposition preventing reduction of a distal radius fracture; because closed management fails and restoration of muscle alignment is required to restore function and allow fracture fixation, an open reposition of the left lower arm and wrist muscle is performed during the inpatient operative repair. Typical codes: 0KSB0ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic malpositioned left wrist extensor muscle causing progressive tendon imbalance and functional impairment undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to move the muscle belly to a more anatomic location to improve wrist mechanics and prevent skin breakdown; the surgeon uses a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted technique to reposition the muscle. Typical codes: 0KSB4ZZ
A middle-aged patient returns to the hospital with painful adhesions and malaligned muscle tissue after prior left forearm surgery, resulting in restricted wrist motion and persistent disability; during an inpatient revision operation the surgeon releases scar and repositions the involved left lower arm and wrist muscle to its suitable location to restore range of motion. Typical codes: 0KSB0ZZ, 0KSB4ZZ

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

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

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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
0KSB0ZZ	Reposition Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KSB4ZZ	Reposition Left Lower Arm and Wrist 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 motor vehicle collision with displacement of left forearm muscle fibers and associated soft-tissue interposition preventing reduction of a distal radius fracture; because closed management fails and restoration of muscle alignment is required to restore function and allow fracture fixation, an open reposition of the left lower arm and wrist muscle is performed during the inpatient operative repair. Typical codes: 0KSB0ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic malpositioned left wrist extensor muscle causing progressive tendon imbalance and functional impairment undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to move the muscle belly to a more anatomic location to improve wrist mechanics and prevent skin breakdown; the surgeon uses a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted technique to reposition the muscle. Typical codes: 0KSB4ZZ
A middle-aged patient returns to the hospital with painful adhesions and malaligned muscle tissue after prior left forearm surgery, resulting in restricted wrist motion and persistent disability; during an inpatient revision operation the surgeon releases scar and repositions the involved left lower arm and wrist muscle to its suitable location to restore range of motion. Typical codes: 0KSB0ZZ, 0KSB4ZZ

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

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

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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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Left Lower Arm And Wrist Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Left Lower Arm And Wrist 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 Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle reposition group?

What is the root operation and body system for the 0KSB code group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section are these codes classified?

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

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KSB group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle reposition group?

What is the root operation and body system for the 0KSB code group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section are these codes classified?

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

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KSB group?

References