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 0KTB includes procedures performed to resect muscle tissue in the lower arm and wrist on the left side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon removes all of a specified muscle in the left lower arm or wrist without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KTB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Lower Arm And Wrist Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resections of muscle tissue in the lower arm and wrist on the left side, targeting the musculoskeletal system. These procedures involve cutting out or off all of a specified muscle without replacement. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these resections supports proper inpatient reimbursement by precisely reflecting the surgical service and its impact on case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative record documents complete removal of a muscle in the left lower arm or wrist and no replacement or graft is performed. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the exact left-sided muscle and confirms the root operation as resection.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KTB0ZZ	Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KTB4ZZ	Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist 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 crush injury to the left forearm with a devitalized and nonviable flexor muscle belly identified on preoperative imaging and confirmed at surgical exploration; due to extensive muscle necrosis and risk of infection, the surgical team performs complete removal of the affected left lower arm muscle during an urgent inpatient operation to control contamination and preserve surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ, 0KTB4ZZ
An older patient with chronic, refractory entrapment neuropathy and severe, focal hypertrophic muscle causing persistent compressive symptoms undergoes a scheduled inpatient procedure to remove the entire pathological left wrist/forearm muscle after conservative therapies and less invasive interventions have failed; the planned resection aims to relieve pressure and restore hand function. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ, 0KTB4ZZ
A patient develops a painful, nonhealing post-traumatic muscle contracture of the left distal forearm that severely limits wrist extension and hand use despite prior conservative treatment; during an inpatient corrective surgery, the surgeon elects to resect the contracted muscle completely to eliminate the source of deformity and enable reconstructive rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ

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

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

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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
0KTB0ZZ	Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
0KTB4ZZ	Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist 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 crush injury to the left forearm with a devitalized and nonviable flexor muscle belly identified on preoperative imaging and confirmed at surgical exploration; due to extensive muscle necrosis and risk of infection, the surgical team performs complete removal of the affected left lower arm muscle during an urgent inpatient operation to control contamination and preserve surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ, 0KTB4ZZ
An older patient with chronic, refractory entrapment neuropathy and severe, focal hypertrophic muscle causing persistent compressive symptoms undergoes a scheduled inpatient procedure to remove the entire pathological left wrist/forearm muscle after conservative therapies and less invasive interventions have failed; the planned resection aims to relieve pressure and restore hand function. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ, 0KTB4ZZ
A patient develops a painful, nonhealing post-traumatic muscle contracture of the left distal forearm that severely limits wrist extension and hand use despite prior conservative treatment; during an inpatient corrective surgery, the surgeon elects to resect the contracted muscle completely to eliminate the source of deformity and enable reconstructive rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0KTB0ZZ

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

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

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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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Code Attributes

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

What is the section, body system, and operation for the 0KTB code group?

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

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle resection group?

What does the operation 'Resection' indicate for codes like `0KTB0ZZ` and `0KTB4ZZ`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the section, body system, and operation for the 0KTB code group?

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

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle resection group?

What does the operation 'Resection' indicate for codes like `0KTB0ZZ` and `0KTB4ZZ`?

References