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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KX2 includes procedures performed to transfer muscles or portions of muscles in the neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a neck muscle on the right side is moved to take over the function of another muscle or muscle portion. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KX2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neck Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve transfer operations on the right neck muscle within the Muscles body system, moving all or part of the muscle to a new location so it can assume the function of another muscle or muscle portion. These operations are coded in the Medical and Surgical section under the Transfer root operation. Accurate coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific surgical action and targeted anatomy, which affects case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
X	Operation	Transfer
2	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Right

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Neck Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
K	Body System	Muscles
X	Operation	Transfer
2	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a right neck muscle is surgically moved without removal to restore or replace the function of another muscle or muscle portion. Codes apply only to inpatient procedures where the transfer is the documented operative action.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KX20Z0	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX20Z1	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX20Z2	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX20ZZ	Transfer Right Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KX24Z0	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24Z1	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24Z2	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24ZZ	Transfer Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents after a traumatic brachial plexus avulsion and concomitant severe right sternocleidomastoid muscle injury causing loss of neck rotation and shoulder function; during a planned inpatient reconstructive procedure the right neck muscle (or portion) is mobilized and transferred to restore shoulder stability and neck movement. This is an elective reconstructive transfer performed to reestablish function when primary nerve repair is not feasible. Typical codes: 0KX20ZZ, 0KX20Z2
An elderly patient with progressive right-sided neck muscle paralysis from chronic stroke has painful spasticity and impaired swallowing; after failed conservative management, an inpatient surgical muscle transfer is performed to reposition a portion of the right neck muscle to improve swallowing mechanics and reduce spastic deformity. This planned inpatient functional reconstruction moves muscle tissue without removal to assume the role of the impaired muscle. Typical codes: 0KX24ZZ, 0KX24Z1
A patient develops a postoperative wound complication with exposed right neck muscle following a prior cervical tumor resection, requiring urgent inpatient revision where viable portions of the right neck muscle are transferred and transposed to cover the defect and restore soft-tissue function. The transfer is done during an open surgical revision to assume function and provide coverage. Typical codes: 0KX20Z0, 0KX20ZZ

Related Codes

0KX0-HEAD-TRANSFER

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

0KX1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX3-NECK-MUSCLE-LEFT-TRANSFER

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

0KX4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-TRANSFER

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

0KX5-RIGHT-SHOULDER-MOVING-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-TRANSFER

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

0KX9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TRANSFER

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

0KXB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle Left: 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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KX20Z0	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX20Z1	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX20Z2	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX20ZZ	Transfer Right Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KX24Z0	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24Z1	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24Z2	Transfer Right Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX24ZZ	Transfer Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient presents after a traumatic brachial plexus avulsion and concomitant severe right sternocleidomastoid muscle injury causing loss of neck rotation and shoulder function; during a planned inpatient reconstructive procedure the right neck muscle (or portion) is mobilized and transferred to restore shoulder stability and neck movement. This is an elective reconstructive transfer performed to reestablish function when primary nerve repair is not feasible. Typical codes: 0KX20ZZ, 0KX20Z2
An elderly patient with progressive right-sided neck muscle paralysis from chronic stroke has painful spasticity and impaired swallowing; after failed conservative management, an inpatient surgical muscle transfer is performed to reposition a portion of the right neck muscle to improve swallowing mechanics and reduce spastic deformity. This planned inpatient functional reconstruction moves muscle tissue without removal to assume the role of the impaired muscle. Typical codes: 0KX24ZZ, 0KX24Z1
A patient develops a postoperative wound complication with exposed right neck muscle following a prior cervical tumor resection, requiring urgent inpatient revision where viable portions of the right neck muscle are transferred and transposed to cover the defect and restore soft-tissue function. The transfer is done during an open surgical revision to assume function and provide coverage. Typical codes: 0KX20Z0, 0KX20ZZ

Related Codes

0KX0-HEAD-TRANSFER

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

0KX1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX3-NECK-MUSCLE-LEFT-TRANSFER

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

0KX4-TONGUE-PALATE-PHARYNX-TRANSFER

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

0KX5-RIGHT-SHOULDER-MOVING-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX6-LEFT-SHOULDER-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

0KX8-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-LEFT-TRANSFER

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

0KX9-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TRANSFER

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

0KXB-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Muscle Left: 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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Neck Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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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 0KX2 represent?

What specific body part is identified by the codes in the 0KX2 group?

What approach variations are captured within the 0KX2 code set?

How should individual procedure codes from this group be documented in text?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KX2 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 0KX2 represent?

What specific body part is identified by the codes in the 0KX2 group?

What approach variations are captured within the 0KX2 code set?

How should individual procedure codes from this group be documented in text?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the 0KX2 group?

References