ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0M59 includes procedures performed to destroy bursae and ligaments in the right upper extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tissue destruction of bursae or ligaments in the right upper extremity is performed to treat pathology or remove damaged tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0M59 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament Destruction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the destruction of all or part of bursae and ligaments in the right upper extremity using energy, force, or destructive agents. These procedures target the bursae and ligaments body system and eliminate tissue to treat pathology or remove damaged tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific destructive procedure performed on the right upper extremity bursae and ligaments and supports appropriate reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
5	Operation	Destruction
9	Body Part	Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Right

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Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
5	Operation	Destruction
9	Body Part	Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure intentionally destroys bursae or ligaments in the right upper extremity as the operative intent. Select the appropriate code when the operative report indicates destruction rather than excision, repair, or other root operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0M590ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0M593ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0M594ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with severe, refractory shoulder pain and progressive loss of range of motion after months of failed conservative therapy (steroid injections, physical therapy). Imaging and exam localize symptoms to a chronically inflamed subacromial bursa and adjacent rotator cuff partial-thickness ligamentous degeneration; inpatient surgery is planned to eradicate the diseased bursal tissue and adjacent degenerative ligament to reduce pain and improve shoulder function. Typical codes: 0M590ZZ, 0M594ZZ
A 45-year-old laborer develops an acute septic bursitis of the olecranon after a puncture wound and fails to respond to IV antibiotics, with spreading cellulitis and persistent fever requiring operative control of the infected bursa and debridement of involved ligamentous tissue under image guidance. The patient is taken to the operating room for percutaneous destruction and debridement of the infected bursae and compromised ligament to control infection and prevent deeper spread. Typical codes: 0M593ZZ, 0M594ZZ
An elderly patient with prior arthroscopic shoulder procedures presents with painful, symptomatic post-surgical adhesive scar tissue and calcific bursitis that limit rehabilitation. The inpatient procedure involves endoscopic-directed destruction of adherent bursal tissue and scarred ligamentous adhesions to restore motion and facilitate postoperative recovery. Typical codes: 0M594ZZ, 0M590ZZ

Related Codes

0M50-HEAD-AND-NECK-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M51-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Bursa And Ligament, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M52-LEFT-SHOULDER-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Bursa And Ligament Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M53-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Elbow Bursa And Ligament Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M54-LEFT-ELBOW-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Elbow: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M55-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Wrist Bursa And Ligament: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M56-LEFT-WRIST-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Wrist Bursa And Ligament Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M57-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Bursa And Ligament Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M58-LEFT-HAND-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Hand: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M5B-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0M590ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0M593ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0M594ZZ	Destruction of Right Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
495	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
496	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with CC
497	Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur 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
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis presents with severe, refractory shoulder pain and progressive loss of range of motion after months of failed conservative therapy (steroid injections, physical therapy). Imaging and exam localize symptoms to a chronically inflamed subacromial bursa and adjacent rotator cuff partial-thickness ligamentous degeneration; inpatient surgery is planned to eradicate the diseased bursal tissue and adjacent degenerative ligament to reduce pain and improve shoulder function. Typical codes: 0M590ZZ, 0M594ZZ
A 45-year-old laborer develops an acute septic bursitis of the olecranon after a puncture wound and fails to respond to IV antibiotics, with spreading cellulitis and persistent fever requiring operative control of the infected bursa and debridement of involved ligamentous tissue under image guidance. The patient is taken to the operating room for percutaneous destruction and debridement of the infected bursae and compromised ligament to control infection and prevent deeper spread. Typical codes: 0M593ZZ, 0M594ZZ
An elderly patient with prior arthroscopic shoulder procedures presents with painful, symptomatic post-surgical adhesive scar tissue and calcific bursitis that limit rehabilitation. The inpatient procedure involves endoscopic-directed destruction of adherent bursal tissue and scarred ligamentous adhesions to restore motion and facilitate postoperative recovery. Typical codes: 0M594ZZ, 0M590ZZ

Related Codes

0M50-HEAD-AND-NECK-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M51-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Bursa And Ligament, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M52-LEFT-SHOULDER-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Bursa And Ligament Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M53-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Elbow Bursa And Ligament Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M54-LEFT-ELBOW-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Elbow: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M55-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Wrist Bursa And Ligament: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M56-LEFT-WRIST-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Wrist Bursa And Ligament Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M57-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Bursa And Ligament Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M58-LEFT-HAND-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Hand: Procedure Code Group Overview

0M5B-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DESTRUCTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: 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 Extremity Bursa And Ligament Destruction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers destruction of right upper extremity bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific procedure codes included in the 0M59 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the 0M59 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What related DRGs might be associated with procedures in the 0M59 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers destruction of right upper extremity bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific procedure codes included in the 0M59 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the 0M59 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What related DRGs might be associated with procedures in the 0M59 code group?

References