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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MHX includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances into bursae and ligaments in the upper body. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function related to an upper bursa or ligament. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MHX group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Bursa And Ligament Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances into bursae and ligaments of the upper body. Procedures involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological function without replacing the bursa or ligament itself. They target the bursae and ligaments body system and are coded in the inpatient setting using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. Accurate coding ensures the procedure is captured for proper inpatient reimbursement and clinical record completeness.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
H	Operation	Insertion
X	Body Part	Upper Bursa and Ligament

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Upper Bursa And Ligament Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
H	Operation	Insertion
X	Body Part	Upper Bursa and Ligament

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into an upper bursa or ligament during an inpatient encounter. Select the specific code that reflects the device and approach used for the insertion.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MHX0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MHX3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MHX4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
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

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with rheumatoid arthritis develops progressive shoulder pain and recurrent aseptic subacromial bursitis unresponsive to conservative therapy; inpatient admission is arranged for placement of a monitoring/therapeutic device into the subacromial bursa to control inflammation and preserve shoulder function during rehabilitation. This is an elective inpatient procedure targeting an upper bursa to place a nonbiological appliance that assists or modulates local physiology. Typical codes: 0MHX0YZ, 0MHX3YZ
A middle-aged worker sustains an acute athletic injury to the elbow with severe traumatic bursitis and instability of the olecranon bursa; after failed outpatient management and escalating pain with limited range of motion, the patient is admitted for image-guided insertion of a percutaneous device into the olecranon bursa to prevent recurrent fluid accumulation and enable early mobilization. The urgent but non-emergent insertion addresses physiologic prevention and support within an upper bursa. Typical codes: 0MHX3YZ, 0MHX4YZ
A patient with a chronic degenerative shoulder ligament problem who previously had a revision surgery presents with postoperative recurrent symptoms and suspected device-related irritation; during inpatient evaluation a decision is made to place an alternative nonbiological appliance into the affected ligament to monitor or assist healing and prevent further functional loss. This represents a planned revision/complication management scenario targeting an upper ligament. Typical codes: 0MHX0YZ, 0MHX4YZ

Related Codes

0MHY-LOWER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-INSERTION

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

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
0MHX0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MHX3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MHX4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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
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

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with rheumatoid arthritis develops progressive shoulder pain and recurrent aseptic subacromial bursitis unresponsive to conservative therapy; inpatient admission is arranged for placement of a monitoring/therapeutic device into the subacromial bursa to control inflammation and preserve shoulder function during rehabilitation. This is an elective inpatient procedure targeting an upper bursa to place a nonbiological appliance that assists or modulates local physiology. Typical codes: 0MHX0YZ, 0MHX3YZ
A middle-aged worker sustains an acute athletic injury to the elbow with severe traumatic bursitis and instability of the olecranon bursa; after failed outpatient management and escalating pain with limited range of motion, the patient is admitted for image-guided insertion of a percutaneous device into the olecranon bursa to prevent recurrent fluid accumulation and enable early mobilization. The urgent but non-emergent insertion addresses physiologic prevention and support within an upper bursa. Typical codes: 0MHX3YZ, 0MHX4YZ
A patient with a chronic degenerative shoulder ligament problem who previously had a revision surgery presents with postoperative recurrent symptoms and suspected device-related irritation; during inpatient evaluation a decision is made to place an alternative nonbiological appliance into the affected ligament to monitor or assist healing and prevent further functional loss. This represents a planned revision/complication management scenario targeting an upper ligament. Typical codes: 0MHX0YZ, 0MHX4YZ

Related Codes

0MHY-LOWER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-INSERTION

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

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

What types of approaches are represented within the 0MHX code group?

For what setting are 0MHX procedures coded and why is accurate coding important?

What kinds of devices are described by the 0MHX procedure group?

Which related DRG categories might be associated with procedures in the 0MHX group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0MHX represent?

What types of approaches are represented within the 0MHX code group?

For what setting are 0MHX procedures coded and why is accurate coding important?

What kinds of devices are described by the 0MHX procedure group?

Which related DRG categories might be associated with procedures in the 0MHX group?

References