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 0KU5 includes procedures performed to supplement muscles in the shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when biological or synthetic material is placed to reinforce or augment the function of the shoulder muscle on the right side. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KU5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Shoulder Muscle Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the function of the shoulder muscle on the right side. These procedures target the Muscles body system and are documented using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System for inpatient encounters. Accurate coding matters for correct inpatient reimbursement and for reflecting the clinical resources and complexity associated with augmentation of the shoulder muscle. Proper code assignment supports clinical documentation and payment integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
U	Operation	Supplement
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

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Shoulder Muscle Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
U	Operation	Supplement
5	Body Part	Shoulder Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when material is implanted or placed on the right shoulder muscle specifically to reinforce or augment its function during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when the primary intent of the procedure is supplementation rather than repair, replacement, or other muscle operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KU507Z	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KU50JZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0KU50KZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KU547Z	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KU54JZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KU54KZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, 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 chronic rotator cuff insufficiency and progressive right shoulder weakness presents for an elective inpatient procedure after failing conservative care; the surgeon places biologic graft material to augment the degenerative right shoulder muscle during an open augmentation to restore function and improve strength. Typical codes: 0KU507Z, 0KU50KZ
A middle-aged athlete sustains acute traumatic partial-thickness tears of the right shoulder muscle complex with associated functional loss and persistent pain; after initial stabilization and imaging, an inpatient percutaneous endoscopic augmentation is performed using a synthetic implant to reinforce the damaged muscle and expedite recovery. Typical codes: 0KU54JZ
A patient with a prior right shoulder muscle augmentation develops failure of the initial implant with recurrent weakness and pain; during a planned inpatient revision, nonautologous tissue substitute is placed endoscopically to supplement the muscle while addressing the failed material. Typical codes: 0KU54KZ

Related Codes

0KU0-HEAD-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU3-NECK-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RIGHT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KUB-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KUC-HAND-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand 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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KU507Z	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KU50JZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0KU50KZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0KU547Z	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KU54JZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KU54KZ	Supplement Right Shoulder Muscle with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, 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 chronic rotator cuff insufficiency and progressive right shoulder weakness presents for an elective inpatient procedure after failing conservative care; the surgeon places biologic graft material to augment the degenerative right shoulder muscle during an open augmentation to restore function and improve strength. Typical codes: 0KU507Z, 0KU50KZ
A middle-aged athlete sustains acute traumatic partial-thickness tears of the right shoulder muscle complex with associated functional loss and persistent pain; after initial stabilization and imaging, an inpatient percutaneous endoscopic augmentation is performed using a synthetic implant to reinforce the damaged muscle and expedite recovery. Typical codes: 0KU54JZ
A patient with a prior right shoulder muscle augmentation develops failure of the initial implant with recurrent weakness and pain; during a planned inpatient revision, nonautologous tissue substitute is placed endoscopically to supplement the muscle while addressing the failed material. Typical codes: 0KU54KZ

Related Codes

0KU0-HEAD-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU3-NECK-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-RIGHT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU8-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KU9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KUB-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

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

0KUC-HAND-MUSCLE-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand 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 Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Shoulder Muscle Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are described by ICD-10-PCS code group 0KU5?

What body part and laterality are represented in the 0KU5 code group?

What types of substitutes are specified in the individual codes within 0KU5?

Which approaches are documented by the codes in the 0KU5 group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KU5 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are described by ICD-10-PCS code group 0KU5?

What body part and laterality are represented in the 0KU5 code group?

What types of substitutes are specified in the individual codes within 0KU5?

Which approaches are documented by the codes in the 0KU5 group?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS 0KU5 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

References