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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KX7 includes procedures performed to transfer muscle tissue in the right upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a portion or all of the right upper arm muscle is moved to another location to assume the function of another muscle or structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KX7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transfer procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

This group includes transfer procedures that move all or a portion of the right upper arm muscle to another location to assume the function of another muscle or muscle group. These procedures target the Muscles body system and involve detaching and reattaching muscle tissue or repositioning it without removal. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these transfers is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific root operation, body part, and laterality that determine 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
7	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Right

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Upper Arm 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
7	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the right upper arm muscle is relocated to another anatomical site to assume the function of another muscle or muscle group. These codes apply when the operation is a transfer performed without taking out the body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KX70Z0	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX70Z1	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX70Z2	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX70ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KX74Z0	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74Z1	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74Z2	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm 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 sustains a traumatic brachial plexus injury in a motor vehicle collision resulting in loss of elbow flexion and significant denervation of forearm flexor muscles. After initial stabilization and imaging, the surgical team performs a planned transfer of a portion of the right upper arm muscle to reconstitute elbow flexion using an open approach to secure the muscle and neurovascular supply. The procedure is performed inpatient to restore function and begin postoperative rehabilitation monitoring. Typical codes: 0KX70Z2, 0KX70ZZ
An elderly patient presents from the emergency department with a severe open right upper arm soft-tissue avulsion exposing muscle after a fall. In the same admission, the orthopedic team performs an urgent transfer of the right upper arm muscle with skin using an open approach to cover exposed structures and restore continuity of muscular function. The operation is done inpatient due to the acute nature of the injury and need for wound management and monitoring. Typical codes: 0KX70Z0
A patient with prior tendon transfer to restore shoulder function has persistent weakness and scar-related tethering of the right upper arm muscle, resulting in limited range of motion and failed prior reconstruction. During a revision inpatient procedure, the surgeon repositions and transfers the right upper arm muscle using a percutaneous endoscopic approach to release adhesions and reattach the muscle to a new insertion site to improve function. The case is performed as a revision to address the failed initial procedure and minimize further soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KX74Z2, 0KX74ZZ

Related Codes

0KX0-HEAD-TRANSFER

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0KX1-FACIAL-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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0KX2-NECK-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck Muscle, Right: 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

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
0KX70Z0	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX70Z1	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX70Z2	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX70ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KX74Z0	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74Z1	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74Z2	Transfer Right Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX74ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm 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 sustains a traumatic brachial plexus injury in a motor vehicle collision resulting in loss of elbow flexion and significant denervation of forearm flexor muscles. After initial stabilization and imaging, the surgical team performs a planned transfer of a portion of the right upper arm muscle to reconstitute elbow flexion using an open approach to secure the muscle and neurovascular supply. The procedure is performed inpatient to restore function and begin postoperative rehabilitation monitoring. Typical codes: 0KX70Z2, 0KX70ZZ
An elderly patient presents from the emergency department with a severe open right upper arm soft-tissue avulsion exposing muscle after a fall. In the same admission, the orthopedic team performs an urgent transfer of the right upper arm muscle with skin using an open approach to cover exposed structures and restore continuity of muscular function. The operation is done inpatient due to the acute nature of the injury and need for wound management and monitoring. Typical codes: 0KX70Z0
A patient with prior tendon transfer to restore shoulder function has persistent weakness and scar-related tethering of the right upper arm muscle, resulting in limited range of motion and failed prior reconstruction. During a revision inpatient procedure, the surgeon repositions and transfers the right upper arm muscle using a percutaneous endoscopic approach to release adhesions and reattach the muscle to a new insertion site to improve function. The case is performed as a revision to address the failed initial procedure and minimize further soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0KX74Z2, 0KX74ZZ

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

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

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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Upper Arm Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers transfers of the right upper arm muscle?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in the 0KX7 group?

How is laterality represented for procedures in this group?

What approaches and tissue combinations are represented among the `0KX7` codes listed?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures coded from the 0KX7 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers transfers of the right upper arm muscle?

What are the body system and operation attributes for codes in the 0KX7 group?

How is laterality represented for procedures in this group?

What approaches and tissue combinations are represented among the `0KX7` codes listed?

Which DRGs may be associated with procedures coded from the 0KX7 group?

References