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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KX3 includes procedures performed to transfer muscles in the neck, left side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a left neck muscle or portion of it is moved to another location to take over the function of all or part of a body part. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KX3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neck Muscle, Left Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0KX3 group involve transfer of all or a portion of the left neck muscle to another location to restore or assume the function of another body part. These transfers target the Muscles body system and are performed without removing the tissue from the body. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it precisely captures the surgical action and anatomical focus.

Code Attributes

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

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Neck Muscle, Left 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
3	Body Part	Neck Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a left neck muscle or portion thereof is surgically transferred to another anatomical site to perform the function of a different body part. These codes apply when the operation is a transfer and the muscle is not removed from the body during the procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KX30Z0	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX30Z1	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX30Z2	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX30ZZ	Transfer Left Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KX34Z0	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34Z1	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34Z2	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34ZZ	Transfer Left 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

An elderly patient with extensive left-sided neck soft-tissue sarcoma had tumor resection that sacrificed the left sternocleidomastoid muscle motor function; during the planned inpatient reconstruction the surgeon repositions a portion of the adjacent left neck muscle to restore neck contour and provide dynamic support to the remaining structures. This is an elective reconstruction performed during the same hospitalization to restore function and prevent deformity. Typical codes: 0KX30ZZ, 0KX30Z2
A middle-aged patient presents after a high-speed motor vehicle collision with traumatic avulsion and partial paralysis of left neck musculature causing impaired head rotation and compromised airway protection; while admitted to inpatient trauma care, the surgical team performs a muscle transfer to reestablish function and improve airway/neck stability. This acute operative repair is performed without removing the muscle from the body. Typical codes: 0KX34ZZ, 0KX34Z1
A patient with prior left neck reconstructive surgery develops symptomatic weakness and tethering of the left neck muscle complex months later; during a planned revision inpatient procedure the surgeon transfers a segment of left neck muscle, including overlying skin and subcutaneous tissue as needed, to replace scarred or nonfunctional tissue and restore biomechanical function. Typical codes: 0KX30Z0, 0KX30Z1

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

0KX2-NECK-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle, Right: 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
0KX30Z0	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX30Z1	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX30Z2	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX30ZZ	Transfer Left Neck Muscle, Open Approach
0KX34Z0	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34Z1	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34Z2	Transfer Left Neck Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX34ZZ	Transfer Left 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

An elderly patient with extensive left-sided neck soft-tissue sarcoma had tumor resection that sacrificed the left sternocleidomastoid muscle motor function; during the planned inpatient reconstruction the surgeon repositions a portion of the adjacent left neck muscle to restore neck contour and provide dynamic support to the remaining structures. This is an elective reconstruction performed during the same hospitalization to restore function and prevent deformity. Typical codes: 0KX30ZZ, 0KX30Z2
A middle-aged patient presents after a high-speed motor vehicle collision with traumatic avulsion and partial paralysis of left neck musculature causing impaired head rotation and compromised airway protection; while admitted to inpatient trauma care, the surgical team performs a muscle transfer to reestablish function and improve airway/neck stability. This acute operative repair is performed without removing the muscle from the body. Typical codes: 0KX34ZZ, 0KX34Z1
A patient with prior left neck reconstructive surgery develops symptomatic weakness and tethering of the left neck muscle complex months later; during a planned revision inpatient procedure the surgeon transfers a segment of left neck muscle, including overlying skin and subcutaneous tissue as needed, to replace scarred or nonfunctional tissue and restore biomechanical function. Typical codes: 0KX30Z0, 0KX30Z1

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

0KX2-NECK-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle, Left: 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 procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KX3 code group?

What are the key ICD-10-PCS attributes for the 0KX3 group?

How do approach and tissue inclusion affect code selection within 0KX3?

Why is accurate coding within the 0KX3 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0KX3 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0KX3 code group?

What are the key ICD-10-PCS attributes for the 0KX3 group?

How do approach and tissue inclusion affect code selection within 0KX3?

Why is accurate coding within the 0KX3 group important for inpatient records?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0KX3 group?

References