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 0KT8 includes procedures performed to resect muscles in the left upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon performs cutting out or off, without replacement, of the left upper arm muscle tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KT8 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 Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve resection of muscle tissue in the left upper arm and target the muscles body system. Resection means cutting out or off, without replacement, all or part of the specified muscle. Accurate coding of these procedures using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System is important for clear surgical documentation and appropriate inpatient reimbursement. Precise selection of the body part and operation supports correct case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm 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
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical resection is performed on the left upper arm muscle and no replacement is implanted. Codes apply to inpatient operative records documenting removal of muscle tissue in that anatomical location.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KT80ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KT84ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm 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 adult patient presents after a high-energy open fracture of the left humerus with extensive contamination and devitalized adjacent muscle tissue (e.g., brachialis or biceps) leading to necrosis and ongoing infection despite antibiotics; the patient is admitted for surgical debridement and removal of nonviable left upper arm muscle tissue to control infection and allow fracture management, performed via an open approach. Typical codes: 0KT80ZZ
An elderly patient with a chronic, painful, enlarging intramuscular left upper arm benign tumor (e.g., symptomatic lipoma or desmoid) that limits shoulder and elbow function undergoes a planned inpatient surgical resection of the affected left upper arm muscle segment using a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue disruption and speed recovery. Typical codes: 0KT84ZZ
A middle-aged patient develops a persistent postoperative muscle contracture and ischemic pain in the left upper arm after prior trauma and failed conservative therapy; inpatient surgery is undertaken to excise the fibrotic portion of the left upper arm muscle to relieve pain and restore motion, performed via an open resection. Typical codes: 0KT80ZZ

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

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

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
0KT80ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KT84ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm 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 adult patient presents after a high-energy open fracture of the left humerus with extensive contamination and devitalized adjacent muscle tissue (e.g., brachialis or biceps) leading to necrosis and ongoing infection despite antibiotics; the patient is admitted for surgical debridement and removal of nonviable left upper arm muscle tissue to control infection and allow fracture management, performed via an open approach. Typical codes: 0KT80ZZ
An elderly patient with a chronic, painful, enlarging intramuscular left upper arm benign tumor (e.g., symptomatic lipoma or desmoid) that limits shoulder and elbow function undergoes a planned inpatient surgical resection of the affected left upper arm muscle segment using a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue disruption and speed recovery. Typical codes: 0KT84ZZ
A middle-aged patient develops a persistent postoperative muscle contracture and ischemic pain in the left upper arm after prior trauma and failed conservative therapy; inpatient surgery is undertaken to excise the fibrotic portion of the left upper arm muscle to relieve pain and restore motion, performed via an open resection. Typical codes: 0KT80ZZ

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

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

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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Upper Arm Muscle, Left Resection 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 Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What operation and body system are captured by the 0KT8 code group?

In what setting are ICD-10-PCS codes from group 0KT8 used?

How does accurate coding of `0KT8` procedures affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left resection group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What operation and body system are captured by the 0KT8 code group?

In what setting are ICD-10-PCS codes from group 0KT8 used?

How does accurate coding of `0KT8` procedures affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the Upper Arm Muscle, Left resection group?

References