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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0KX8 includes procedures performed to transfer muscle tissue in the upper arm, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a muscle or portion of a muscle is moved to assume the function of another muscle or to restore function in the left upper arm. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0KX8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Muscle, Left Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes transfers of muscle tissue in the left upper arm within the Muscles body system. These procedures involve moving, without removal, all or part of a muscle to a new location to take over the function of another muscle or muscle portion. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient records because it captures the specific transfer operation, the targeted muscle site, and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm 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
8	Body Part	Upper Arm Muscle, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when muscle tissue from the left upper arm is relocated without removal to take over the function of another muscle or muscle portion. These codes apply in inpatient settings where the transfer is performed to restore or improve upper arm muscular function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0KX80Z0	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX80Z1	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX80Z2	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX80ZZ	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KX84Z0	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84Z1	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84Z2	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84ZZ	Transfer Left 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 28-year-old male sustains a traumatic brachial plexus injury after a motorcycle collision resulting in loss of elbow flexion due to denervation of the biceps. During an urgent inpatient reconstructive procedure, a functioning portion of the left upper arm muscle is rerouted to restore elbow flexion. The transfer is performed via an open approach to secure muscle transfer and tension for immediate functional restoration. Typical codes: 0KX80Z2, 0KX80ZZ
A 52-year-old woman with longstanding rotator cuff tear and chronic left upper arm muscle atrophy is admitted for a planned reconstructive transfer to improve shoulder and arm function. In the elective inpatient surgery, muscle tissue from the left upper arm is transferred and the procedure includes mobilization of adjacent skin and subcutaneous tissue to allow tension-free placement. A percutaneous endoscopic approach is used to minimize soft tissue disruption where anatomy and preoperative planning permit. Typical codes: 0KX84Z1, 0KX84Z2
A 65-year-old diabetic patient with a prior left upper arm muscle transfer develops wound edge contracture and partial failure of the initial reconstruction, with compromised excursion of the transferred muscle. During an inpatient revision, scarred muscle and overlying skin are freed and the transfer is revised, including resection of scar and reattachment of muscle with open exposure to restore function and prevent further necrosis. Typical codes: 0KX80Z0, 0KX80ZZ

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

0KX7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Muscle Right: 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
0KX80Z0	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Open Approach
0KX80Z1	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX80Z2	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Open Approach
0KX80ZZ	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
0KX84Z0	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84Z1	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84Z2	Transfer Left Upper Arm Muscle with Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0KX84ZZ	Transfer Left 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 28-year-old male sustains a traumatic brachial plexus injury after a motorcycle collision resulting in loss of elbow flexion due to denervation of the biceps. During an urgent inpatient reconstructive procedure, a functioning portion of the left upper arm muscle is rerouted to restore elbow flexion. The transfer is performed via an open approach to secure muscle transfer and tension for immediate functional restoration. Typical codes: 0KX80Z2, 0KX80ZZ
A 52-year-old woman with longstanding rotator cuff tear and chronic left upper arm muscle atrophy is admitted for a planned reconstructive transfer to improve shoulder and arm function. In the elective inpatient surgery, muscle tissue from the left upper arm is transferred and the procedure includes mobilization of adjacent skin and subcutaneous tissue to allow tension-free placement. A percutaneous endoscopic approach is used to minimize soft tissue disruption where anatomy and preoperative planning permit. Typical codes: 0KX84Z1, 0KX84Z2
A 65-year-old diabetic patient with a prior left upper arm muscle transfer develops wound edge contracture and partial failure of the initial reconstruction, with compromised excursion of the transferred muscle. During an inpatient revision, scarred muscle and overlying skin are freed and the transfer is revised, including resection of scar and reattachment of muscle with open exposure to restore function and prevent further necrosis. Typical codes: 0KX80Z0, 0KX80ZZ

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

0KX7-UPPER-ARM-MUSCLE-TRANSFER

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

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Muscle, Left Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the 0KX8 code group for the left upper arm?

What clinical action does an ICD-10-PCS 0KX8 code describe?

How does accurate coding in the 0KX8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which approaches and tissue details are differentiated within the 0KX8 codes?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 0KX8?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the 0KX8 code group for the left upper arm?

What clinical action does an ICD-10-PCS 0KX8 code describe?

How does accurate coding in the 0KX8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which approaches and tissue details are differentiated within the 0KX8 codes?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 0KX8?

References