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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MC0 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from bursae and ligaments in the head and neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs an extirpation to extract a solid lesion, sequestrum, or other obstructive material from bursae or ligaments of the head and neck. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MC0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Head And Neck Extirpation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the extirpation, or taking out, of solid matter from bursae and ligaments in the head and neck region. These procedures target the bursae and ligaments body system and remove pathological or obstructive solid material. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the precise procedure performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
C	Operation	Extirpation
0	Body Part	Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament

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Head And Neck Extirpation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
C	Operation	Extirpation
0	Body Part	Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves extracting solid material from a bursa or ligament in the head or neck region. These codes apply when the clinical record documents extirpation as the primary operation on the bursae and ligaments body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MC00ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MC03ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MC04ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on chronic anticoagulation presents with acute, rapidly expanding painful swelling along the lateral neck after minor trauma; imaging and bedside exam identify a localized hematoma within a superficial neck bursal sac causing compressive symptoms and concern for infection. The patient is admitted for operative management to remove organized clotted material from the affected bursa to relieve compression and reduce infection risk. Typical codes: 0MC00ZZ
A middle-aged singer develops chronic focal pain and a palpable firm nodule along a ligamentous attachment in the anterior neck unresponsive to conservative therapy; outpatient attempts at aspiration and steroid injection have failed, and the patient is scheduled for inpatient excision of the solid lesion from the ligament under image guidance due to proximity to vital structures. A percutaneous approach is used to extract the firm pathological material while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues. Typical codes: 0MC03ZZ
A younger patient with a history of recurrent bursitis of a neck bursa previously managed with open drainage returns with persistent residual solid deposits causing ongoing pain and decreased range of motion; after evaluation, the team performs minimally invasive endoscopic removal of the residual organized material from the bursa to complete prior inadequate therapy and reduce recurrence. Typical codes: 0MC04ZZ

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

0MC2-LEFT-SHOULDER-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC3-ELBOW-BURSA-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC4-LEFT-ELBOW-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC6-LEFT-WRIST-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC8-LEFT-HAND-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-EXTIRPATION

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

0MCB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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
0MC00ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MC03ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MC04ZZ	Extirpation of Matter from Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on chronic anticoagulation presents with acute, rapidly expanding painful swelling along the lateral neck after minor trauma; imaging and bedside exam identify a localized hematoma within a superficial neck bursal sac causing compressive symptoms and concern for infection. The patient is admitted for operative management to remove organized clotted material from the affected bursa to relieve compression and reduce infection risk. Typical codes: 0MC00ZZ
A middle-aged singer develops chronic focal pain and a palpable firm nodule along a ligamentous attachment in the anterior neck unresponsive to conservative therapy; outpatient attempts at aspiration and steroid injection have failed, and the patient is scheduled for inpatient excision of the solid lesion from the ligament under image guidance due to proximity to vital structures. A percutaneous approach is used to extract the firm pathological material while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues. Typical codes: 0MC03ZZ
A younger patient with a history of recurrent bursitis of a neck bursa previously managed with open drainage returns with persistent residual solid deposits causing ongoing pain and decreased range of motion; after evaluation, the team performs minimally invasive endoscopic removal of the residual organized material from the bursa to complete prior inadequate therapy and reduce recurrence. Typical codes: 0MC04ZZ

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

0MC2-LEFT-SHOULDER-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC3-ELBOW-BURSA-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC4-LEFT-ELBOW-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC6-LEFT-WRIST-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC8-LEFT-HAND-EXTIRPATION

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

0MC9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-EXTIRPATION

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

0MCB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTIRPATION

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

Showing 1–10 of 27

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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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 extirpation of matter from head and neck bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific codes in the 0MC0 group and their approaches?

What section, body system, and operation are attributed to these codes?

How does accurate coding within 0MC0 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0MC0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers extirpation of matter from head and neck bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific codes in the 0MC0 group and their approaches?

What section, body system, and operation are attributed to these codes?

How does accurate coding within 0MC0 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures coded in the 0MC0 group?

References