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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0M88 includes procedures performed to divide bursae and ligaments in the hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a surgical transection or separation of a hand bursa or ligament without drainage. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0M88 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Division Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes division of bursae and ligaments in the hand, a body system consisting of soft-tissue support structures that stabilize joints and reduce friction. Procedures involve cutting into the targeted bursa or ligament without draining fluids or gases in order to separate or transect the structure. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these division procedures ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific operation performed and supports correct hospital reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
8	Operation	Division
8	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Division Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
8	Operation	Division
8	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the operative intent is to divide a bursa or ligament in the left hand rather than excise, repair, or drain it. These codes apply when the procedure involves cutting into and separating the structure without removal or fluid drainage.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0M880ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0M883ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0M884ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
513	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC
514	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
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

An elderly patient presents to the hospital after progressive limitation of wrist and finger extension due to a thickened pulley or constricting ligament in the left hand causing triggering and pain refractory to conservative measures. The surgical plan is an open division of the offending ligament/bursa to relieve mechanical constriction and restore range of motion. Inpatient documentation records an open approach to divide the left hand bursa or ligament without excision or drainage. Typical codes: 0M880ZZ
A middle-aged worker sustains a penetrating puncture to the left palm with acute entrapment symptoms and focal ligamentous constriction identified on imaging; after initial stabilization, a minimally invasive percutaneous division is performed to release the restricted ligament and alleviate neuropathic compression. The procedure involves cutting to separate the ligament without removing tissue or draining fluids, using a percutaneous technique to expedite recovery and reduce soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0M883ZZ
A patient with prior left-hand percutaneous release presents with recurrent mechanical locking and persistent pain months later; the team proceeds with a percutaneous endoscopic division to more precisely transect residual constricting ligament fibers under visualization without excision. The operative note documents division of the left hand bursa or ligament using a percutaneous endoscopic approach to address the incomplete initial release. Typical codes: 0M884ZZ

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0M80-HEAD-AND-NECK-DIVISION

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

0M82-LEFT-SHOULDER-DIVISION

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

0M83-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M84-LEFT-ELBOW-DIVISION

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

0M85-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M86-LEFT-WRIST-DIVISION

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

0M87-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M89-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DIVISION

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

0M8B-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DIVISION

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
0M880ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0M883ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0M884ZZ	Division of Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 rows

DRG Code	Description
513	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC
514	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
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

An elderly patient presents to the hospital after progressive limitation of wrist and finger extension due to a thickened pulley or constricting ligament in the left hand causing triggering and pain refractory to conservative measures. The surgical plan is an open division of the offending ligament/bursa to relieve mechanical constriction and restore range of motion. Inpatient documentation records an open approach to divide the left hand bursa or ligament without excision or drainage. Typical codes: 0M880ZZ
A middle-aged worker sustains a penetrating puncture to the left palm with acute entrapment symptoms and focal ligamentous constriction identified on imaging; after initial stabilization, a minimally invasive percutaneous division is performed to release the restricted ligament and alleviate neuropathic compression. The procedure involves cutting to separate the ligament without removing tissue or draining fluids, using a percutaneous technique to expedite recovery and reduce soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0M883ZZ
A patient with prior left-hand percutaneous release presents with recurrent mechanical locking and persistent pain months later; the team proceeds with a percutaneous endoscopic division to more precisely transect residual constricting ligament fibers under visualization without excision. The operative note documents division of the left hand bursa or ligament using a percutaneous endoscopic approach to address the incomplete initial release. Typical codes: 0M884ZZ

Related Codes

0M80-HEAD-AND-NECK-DIVISION

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

0M81-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M82-LEFT-SHOULDER-DIVISION

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

0M83-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M84-LEFT-ELBOW-DIVISION

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

0M85-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M86-LEFT-WRIST-DIVISION

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

0M87-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-DIVISION

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

0M89-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DIVISION

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

0M8B-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-DIVISION

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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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 division of left hand bursae and ligaments?

What specific codes are included in the 0M88 group for the left hand?

What operation and body system attributes describe these procedures?

How does accurate coding within 0M88 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which related DRGs might be assigned when procedures from 0M88 are reported?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers division of left hand bursae and ligaments?

What specific codes are included in the 0M88 group for the left hand?

What operation and body system attributes describe these procedures?

How does accurate coding within 0M88 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which related DRGs might be assigned when procedures from 0M88 are reported?

References