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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KWX includes procedures performed to revise portions of malfunctioning devices or reposition displaced devices within the upper muscle anatomical location. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a revision of muscle tissue or device position in the upper muscles is required to restore function or address complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KWX group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Muscle Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group contains inpatient revision procedures that correct or repair portions of malfunctioning or displaced devices or the position of structures within the upper muscle body part and targets the Muscles body system. Procedures in this group revise muscle tissue in the upper region to restore function or correct prior interventions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these revisions ensures the inpatient record reflects the procedure performed and supports appropriate payment and clinical documentation.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
W	Operation	Revision
X	Body Part	Upper Muscle

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Upper Muscle Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
W	Operation	Revision
X	Body Part	Upper Muscle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves revising a malfunctioning implant or correcting the position of a displaced device in the upper muscles. These codes apply when the primary action is revision of the muscle tissue or device to restore function or address complications.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

23 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KWX00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0MZ	Revision of Stimulator Lead in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with a rapidly expanding hematoma within the deltoid muscle after a fall, causing severe pain and neurovascular compromise; inpatient care is required for evacuation and correction of a displaced drainage device placed during prior hematoma management to restore muscle function and control bleeding. A revision of the drainage device via open approach is performed to reposition and ensure patency. Typical codes: 0KWX00Z
Middle-aged patient with chronic neuropathic pain undergoes elective revision of a malfunctioning stimulator lead implanted in the trapezius muscle that has migrated and lost efficacy; admission is planned for device interrogation, lead repositioning, and revision to reestablish therapeutic stimulation. The procedure revises the stimulator lead using a percutaneous approach to correct lead position. Typical codes: 0KWX3MZ
Postoperative patient with prior reconstructive muscle graft in the upper shoulder develops graft breakdown and infection requiring removal of a nonautologous tissue substitute and revision of the muscle repair; inpatient surgical management addresses the infected graft, revises the tissue substitute, and restores muscular integrity. Typical codes: 0KWX3KZ, 0KWXXKZ

Related Codes

0KWY-LOWER-MUSCLE-REVISION

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

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

23 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KWX00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0MZ	Revision of Stimulator Lead in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Upper Muscle, Open Approach
0KWX30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
0KWX3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with a rapidly expanding hematoma within the deltoid muscle after a fall, causing severe pain and neurovascular compromise; inpatient care is required for evacuation and correction of a displaced drainage device placed during prior hematoma management to restore muscle function and control bleeding. A revision of the drainage device via open approach is performed to reposition and ensure patency. Typical codes: 0KWX00Z
Middle-aged patient with chronic neuropathic pain undergoes elective revision of a malfunctioning stimulator lead implanted in the trapezius muscle that has migrated and lost efficacy; admission is planned for device interrogation, lead repositioning, and revision to reestablish therapeutic stimulation. The procedure revises the stimulator lead using a percutaneous approach to correct lead position. Typical codes: 0KWX3MZ
Postoperative patient with prior reconstructive muscle graft in the upper shoulder develops graft breakdown and infection requiring removal of a nonautologous tissue substitute and revision of the muscle repair; inpatient surgical management addresses the infected graft, revises the tissue substitute, and restores muscular integrity. Typical codes: 0KWX3KZ, 0KWXXKZ

Related Codes

0KWY-LOWER-MUSCLE-REVISION

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

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 Muscle Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Muscle Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0KWX target?

What approaches are represented among the codes in the 0KWX group?

Which specific devices or materials are revised under codes in the 0KWX group?

How should coding these procedures affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0KWX code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0KWX target?

What approaches are represented among the codes in the 0KWX group?

Which specific devices or materials are revised under codes in the 0KWX group?

How should coding these procedures affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0KWX code group?

References