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 0KT5 includes procedures performed to resect shoulder muscle tissue in the right shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon removes all of the right shoulder muscle without replacement, typically for disease, necrosis, or irreparable injury. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KT5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Shoulder Muscle, Right Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve resection of the right shoulder muscle, targeting the musculoskeletal system of the shoulder. Resection means cutting out or off all of the specified body part without replacement. These procedures remove diseased or damaged muscle tissue and are coded within the Medical and Surgical section. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the extent of surgical removal and supports appropriate 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
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

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Shoulder Muscle, Right 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
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire right shoulder muscle is surgically removed and no replacement is performed. These codes apply when the operative report documents complete removal of the shoulder muscle for reasons such as disease, trauma, or necrosis.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KT50ZZ	Resection of Right Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KT54ZZ	Resection of Right Shoulder 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 with progressive rotator cuff myopathy and large-volume necrosis of the right shoulder muscle after failed conservative therapy is admitted for definitive surgical management due to persistent pain and loss of function; the surgeon performs complete removal of the diseased right shoulder muscle to control infection and eliminate nonviable tissue. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after a high-energy right shoulder crush injury with irreparable comminuted muscle destruction and contaminated wounds; inpatient surgery is required to remove all nonviable right shoulder muscle tissue to control contamination and facilitate later reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ
A patient with chronic radiation-induced fibrosis and recurrent abscess formation of the right shoulder muscle, who has failed multiple debridements, is scheduled electively for complete resection of the right shoulder muscle to resolve persistent infection and improve wound healing prior to prosthetic or soft-tissue reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ

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

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

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
0KT50ZZ	Resection of Right Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
0KT54ZZ	Resection of Right Shoulder 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 with progressive rotator cuff myopathy and large-volume necrosis of the right shoulder muscle after failed conservative therapy is admitted for definitive surgical management due to persistent pain and loss of function; the surgeon performs complete removal of the diseased right shoulder muscle to control infection and eliminate nonviable tissue. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently after a high-energy right shoulder crush injury with irreparable comminuted muscle destruction and contaminated wounds; inpatient surgery is required to remove all nonviable right shoulder muscle tissue to control contamination and facilitate later reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ
A patient with chronic radiation-induced fibrosis and recurrent abscess formation of the right shoulder muscle, who has failed multiple debridements, is scheduled electively for complete resection of the right shoulder muscle to resolve persistent infection and improve wound healing prior to prosthetic or soft-tissue reconstruction. Typical codes: 0KT50ZZ, 0KT54ZZ

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

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

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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Shoulder Muscle, Right Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Shoulder Muscle, Right Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group 0KT5 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group?

What is the clinical intent captured by a 0KT5 resection code?

How does accurate coding in the 0KT5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KT5 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group 0KT5 represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group?

What is the clinical intent captured by a 0KT5 resection code?

How does accurate coding in the 0KT5 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KT5 group?

References