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 0KT3 includes procedures performed to resect muscles in the neck on the left side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a left neck muscle is surgically removed in whole without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KT3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neck Muscle, Left Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in ICD-10 PCS 0KT3 involve resection of the left neck muscle and target the musculoskeletal structures of the neck musculature. These operations remove all of the specified left neck muscle without replacement and are coded in the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding of these resections is important for capturing the extent of surgical intervention and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Neck Muscle, Left 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
3	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire left neck muscle is surgically removed and no replacement is provided. These codes apply to inpatient records documenting complete resection of the left neck muscle for indications requiring excision.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KT30ZZ	Resection of Left Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KT34ZZ	Resection of Left Neck 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

A 58-year-old female with a rapidly enlarging, painful benign-appearing neck mass arising from the left sternocleidomastoid muscle causing dysphagia and restricted neck rotation is admitted for surgical management. After imaging and intraoperative assessment, the entire affected left neck muscle is removed via an open surgical incision to achieve complete excision and symptom relief. The procedure is performed without placement of a graft or prosthetic replacement. Typical codes: 0KT30ZZ
A 35-year-old male presents after a motor vehicle collision with a left-sided penetrating neck injury resulting in devitalized left neck muscle tissue with active hemorrhage and contamination. In the operating room for hemorrhage control and debridement, the surgeon performs an open resection of the irreparably damaged left neck muscle to control bleeding and remove nonviable tissue. No reconstruction or replacement is performed during this acute inpatient operation. Typical codes: 0KT30ZZ
A 46-year-old female with a history of prior endoscopic neck surgery presents with persistent focal myofascial pain and a symptomatic nodular lesion in a left neck muscle after failed conservative treatments. The surgeon performs a targeted percutaneous endoscopic resection to remove the entire affected left neck muscle segment while minimizing surrounding tissue disruption, without implanting any device or replacement material. Typical codes: 0KT34ZZ

Related Codes

0KT0-HEAD-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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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

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
0KT30ZZ	Resection of Left Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KT34ZZ	Resection of Left Neck 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

A 58-year-old female with a rapidly enlarging, painful benign-appearing neck mass arising from the left sternocleidomastoid muscle causing dysphagia and restricted neck rotation is admitted for surgical management. After imaging and intraoperative assessment, the entire affected left neck muscle is removed via an open surgical incision to achieve complete excision and symptom relief. The procedure is performed without placement of a graft or prosthetic replacement. Typical codes: 0KT30ZZ
A 35-year-old male presents after a motor vehicle collision with a left-sided penetrating neck injury resulting in devitalized left neck muscle tissue with active hemorrhage and contamination. In the operating room for hemorrhage control and debridement, the surgeon performs an open resection of the irreparably damaged left neck muscle to control bleeding and remove nonviable tissue. No reconstruction or replacement is performed during this acute inpatient operation. Typical codes: 0KT30ZZ
A 46-year-old female with a history of prior endoscopic neck surgery presents with persistent focal myofascial pain and a symptomatic nodular lesion in a left neck muscle after failed conservative treatments. The surgeon performs a targeted percutaneous endoscopic resection to remove the entire affected left neck muscle segment while minimizing surrounding tissue disruption, without implanting any device or replacement material. Typical codes: 0KT34ZZ

Related Codes

0KT0-HEAD-MUSCLE-RESECTION

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

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

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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Neck Muscle, Left Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Neck Muscle, Left 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 0KT3 code group?

What is the body system and operation type for codes in 0KT3?

When should `0KT30ZZ` versus `0KT34ZZ` be assigned?

Why is accurate coding of 0KT3 procedures important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG groups may relate to procedures coded in 0KT3?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KT3 code group?

What is the body system and operation type for codes in 0KT3?

When should `0KT30ZZ` versus `0KT34ZZ` be assigned?

Why is accurate coding of 0KT3 procedures important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG groups may relate to procedures coded in 0KT3?

References