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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MD3 includes procedures performed to extract all or a portion of bursae and ligaments in the right elbow. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tissue is pulled or stripped out or off by force from the elbow bursa or ligament during surgical management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MD3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy and appropriate case mix and payment.

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Elbow Bursa And Ligament Extraction Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes extraction procedures that target the bursae and ligaments of the right elbow. These operations remove all or part of the specified bursal or ligamentous tissue by pulling or stripping using force. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding identifies the exact body system and operation performed and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the clinical care provided. Precise coding also aids in clear clinical documentation and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
D	Operation	Extraction
3	Body Part	Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Right

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Elbow Bursa And Ligament Extraction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
D	Operation	Extraction
3	Body Part	Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Right

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an operative procedure involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of an elbow bursa or ligament on the right side. These codes apply when the documented root operation is extraction and the body part is the right elbow bursa and ligament.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MD30ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MD33ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MD34ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with rapid swelling, intense pain, and boggy fullness over the right olecranon after a minor fall; imaging and exam indicate a tense, damaged olecranon bursa with compromised tissue that cannot be managed conservatively, prompting inpatient surgical extraction of the damaged bursal tissue to control pain and prevent ongoing hemorrhage or infection. Typical codes: 0MD30ZZ
A middle-aged manual laborer with chronic lateral elbow pain and recurrent symptomatic ganglionous degeneration of a right elbow ligament presents electively after failed conservative treatments (physical therapy and injections); the planned inpatient procedure involves percutaneous stripping and removal of the pathologic ligamentous tissue to restore function and reduce recurrent mechanical symptoms. Typical codes: 0MD33ZZ
A young athlete develops septic bursitis of the right elbow with abscess formation and failed bedside drainage, necessitating urgent minimally invasive exploration and endoscopic-assisted extraction of infected bursal and partially necrotic ligament tissue in the inpatient setting to control infection and preserve surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0MD34ZZ

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0MD2-LEFT-SHOULDER-EXTRACTION

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0MD4-LEFT-ELBOW-EXTRACTION

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

0MD5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTRACTION

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0MD6-LEFT-WRIST-EXTRACTION

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

0MD7-RIGHT-HAND-PULLING-OR-STRIPPING-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT

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0MD8-LEFT-HAND-EXTRACTION

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

0MD9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-EXTRACTION

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

0MDB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTRACTION

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
0MD30ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MD33ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MD34ZZ	Extraction of Right Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to the emergency department with rapid swelling, intense pain, and boggy fullness over the right olecranon after a minor fall; imaging and exam indicate a tense, damaged olecranon bursa with compromised tissue that cannot be managed conservatively, prompting inpatient surgical extraction of the damaged bursal tissue to control pain and prevent ongoing hemorrhage or infection. Typical codes: 0MD30ZZ
A middle-aged manual laborer with chronic lateral elbow pain and recurrent symptomatic ganglionous degeneration of a right elbow ligament presents electively after failed conservative treatments (physical therapy and injections); the planned inpatient procedure involves percutaneous stripping and removal of the pathologic ligamentous tissue to restore function and reduce recurrent mechanical symptoms. Typical codes: 0MD33ZZ
A young athlete develops septic bursitis of the right elbow with abscess formation and failed bedside drainage, necessitating urgent minimally invasive exploration and endoscopic-assisted extraction of infected bursal and partially necrotic ligament tissue in the inpatient setting to control infection and preserve surrounding structures. Typical codes: 0MD34ZZ

Related Codes

0MD0-HEAD-AND-NECK-EXTRACTION

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

0MD1-SHOULDER-BURSA-EXTRACTION

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

0MD2-LEFT-SHOULDER-EXTRACTION

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

0MD4-LEFT-ELBOW-EXTRACTION

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

0MD5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-EXTRACTION

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

0MD6-LEFT-WRIST-EXTRACTION

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

0MD7-RIGHT-HAND-PULLING-OR-STRIPPING-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT

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

0MD8-LEFT-HAND-EXTRACTION

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

0MD9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-EXTRACTION

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

0MDB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-EXTRACTION

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 codes are included in the Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Right procedure group 0MD3?

What operation and body system does ICD-10-PCS code group 0MD3 represent?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0MD3 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Elbow Bursa and Ligament, Right procedure group 0MD3?

What operation and body system does ICD-10-PCS code group 0MD3 represent?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within the 0MD3 group affect reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in this code group?

References