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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KT0 includes procedures performed to resect muscles in the head. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when complete removal of a head muscle is performed for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KT0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Head Muscle Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve resection of muscle tissue located in the head and target the Muscles body system. Resection is the cutting out or off, without replacement, of all of a body part and these procedures remove part or all of a head muscle for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons. Accurate coding of head muscle resections ensures inpatient records reflect the operative intervention and supports correct assignment of reimbursement and case mix.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
T	Operation	Resection
0	Body Part	Head Muscle

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Head Muscle Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
T	Operation	Resection
0	Body Part	Head Muscle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an operative procedure involves removing all of a specified head muscle without immediate replacement. These codes apply when the clinical documentation describes complete excision of the head muscle as part of the inpatient surgical intervention.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KT00ZZ	Resection of Head Muscle, Open Approach
0KT04ZZ	Resection of Head Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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 elderly patient presents with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass in the temporal region identified on imaging as a necrotic tumor involving the entire temporalis muscle. Because the mass is confined to the muscle and complete excision is required for local control and symptom relief, the patient is taken to the operating room for an open resection of the affected head muscle. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is required for pain control and wound care. Typical codes: 0KT00ZZ
A middle-aged adult with chronic hemifacial spasm refractory to medical therapy undergoes a planned inpatient surgical procedure to remove the affected zygomaticus major muscle that is causing persistent functional impairment and social disability. The operation is performed electively through a minimally invasive endoscopic approach to completely excise the specified head muscle, with admission for postoperative observation and functional assessment. Typical codes: 0KT04ZZ
A patient previously treated with partial excision of a head muscle develops recurrent symptomatic mass effect and persistent pain from residual muscle tissue; after multidisciplinary review, definitive removal of the remaining muscle tissue is indicated. Because this is a completion resection of the head muscle where all remaining muscle is removed without replacement, the surgeon performs an open resection during a scheduled inpatient stay to manage potential intraoperative bleeding and ensure adequate healing. Typical codes: 0KT00ZZ

Related Codes

0KT1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT2-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

0KT3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-RESECTION

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

0KT5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-RESECTION

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

0KT9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KTB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RESECTION

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
0KT00ZZ	Resection of Head Muscle, Open Approach
0KT04ZZ	Resection of Head Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass in the temporal region identified on imaging as a necrotic tumor involving the entire temporalis muscle. Because the mass is confined to the muscle and complete excision is required for local control and symptom relief, the patient is taken to the operating room for an open resection of the affected head muscle. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is required for pain control and wound care. Typical codes: 0KT00ZZ
A middle-aged adult with chronic hemifacial spasm refractory to medical therapy undergoes a planned inpatient surgical procedure to remove the affected zygomaticus major muscle that is causing persistent functional impairment and social disability. The operation is performed electively through a minimally invasive endoscopic approach to completely excise the specified head muscle, with admission for postoperative observation and functional assessment. Typical codes: 0KT04ZZ
A patient previously treated with partial excision of a head muscle develops recurrent symptomatic mass effect and persistent pain from residual muscle tissue; after multidisciplinary review, definitive removal of the remaining muscle tissue is indicated. Because this is a completion resection of the head muscle where all remaining muscle is removed without replacement, the surgeon performs an open resection during a scheduled inpatient stay to manage potential intraoperative bleeding and ensure adequate healing. Typical codes: 0KT00ZZ

Related Codes

0KT1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT2-NECK-MUSCLE-RIGHT-RESECTION

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

0KT3-LEFT-NECK-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-RESECTION

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

0KT5-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KT8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-RESECTION

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

0KT9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

0KTB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RESECTION

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 Head Muscle: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Head Muscle Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Head Muscle Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KT0 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group and how are they distinct?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation are represented by 0KT0?

How does accurate coding in the 0KT0 group affect hospital billing or reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 0KT0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KT0 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group and how are they distinct?

What ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation are represented by 0KT0?

How does accurate coding in the 0KT0 group affect hospital billing or reimbursement?

Which DRG families may be related to procedures coded in the 0KT0 group?

References