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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MQ7 includes procedures performed to repair bursae and ligaments in the right hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician performs a repair to restore the anatomic structure and function of hand bursae or ligaments after injury or degeneration. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MQ7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific repair performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Repair Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes repair operations on the bursae and ligaments of the right hand, targeting the bursae and ligament structures within the hand body system. Procedures restore, to the extent possible, normal anatomic structure and function of the affected bursae and ligaments. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific repair performed 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
Q	Operation	Repair
7	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Right

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
Q	Operation	Repair
7	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient repair of the right hand bursae or ligaments is performed to correct injury, tearing, or functional impairment. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that matches the documented repair technique and the right hand body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MQ70ZZ	Repair Right Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MQ73ZZ	Repair Right Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MQ74ZZ	Repair Right Hand 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
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 middle-aged manual laborer presents after a workplace injury with a deep laceration over the dorsum of the right hand and clinical evidence of torn extensor retinacular ligament and disrupted bursal tissue causing joint instability and persistent pain. Inpatient surgical repair is undertaken via an open approach to debride damaged tissue and suture-reconstruct the torn ligament and bursa to restore anatomic continuity and hand function. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is required for pain control and hand immobilization. Typical codes: 0MQ70ZZ
An older adult with chronic degenerative tearing of a right hand ligament and symptomatic inflamed bursa causing progressive loss of grip strength and finger alignment undergoes a planned minimally invasive procedure. The surgeon performs a percutaneous repair technique to reapproximate the ligamentous fibers and address the bursal pathology under local or regional anesthesia as a scheduled inpatient case for observation and rehabilitation initiation. The intent is to restore anatomy and improve function while minimizing soft tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0MQ73ZZ
A patient previously treated conservatively for a partial ligament tear of the right hand returns with persistent functional impairment and recurrent mechanical catching due to incomplete healing; percutaneous endoscopic intervention is chosen to visualize the repair site directly, debride scar tissue, and perform targeted repair of the ligament and bursa. The procedure is performed inpatient for definitive restoration of anatomy after failed prior nonoperative management. Postprocedure care focuses on rehabilitation to regain range of motion. Typical codes: 0MQ74ZZ

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0MQ0-HEAD-AND-NECK-REPAIR

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0MQ2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPAIR

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0MQ3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPAIR

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0MQ4-LEFT-ELBOW-REPAIR

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0MQ5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPAIR

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

0MQ6-LEFT-WRIST-REPAIR

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

0MQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

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

0MQ9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-REPAIR

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

0MQB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament: 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
0MQ70ZZ	Repair Right Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MQ73ZZ	Repair Right Hand Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MQ74ZZ	Repair Right Hand 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
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 middle-aged manual laborer presents after a workplace injury with a deep laceration over the dorsum of the right hand and clinical evidence of torn extensor retinacular ligament and disrupted bursal tissue causing joint instability and persistent pain. Inpatient surgical repair is undertaken via an open approach to debride damaged tissue and suture-reconstruct the torn ligament and bursa to restore anatomic continuity and hand function. Postoperative inpatient monitoring is required for pain control and hand immobilization. Typical codes: 0MQ70ZZ
An older adult with chronic degenerative tearing of a right hand ligament and symptomatic inflamed bursa causing progressive loss of grip strength and finger alignment undergoes a planned minimally invasive procedure. The surgeon performs a percutaneous repair technique to reapproximate the ligamentous fibers and address the bursal pathology under local or regional anesthesia as a scheduled inpatient case for observation and rehabilitation initiation. The intent is to restore anatomy and improve function while minimizing soft tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0MQ73ZZ
A patient previously treated conservatively for a partial ligament tear of the right hand returns with persistent functional impairment and recurrent mechanical catching due to incomplete healing; percutaneous endoscopic intervention is chosen to visualize the repair site directly, debride scar tissue, and perform targeted repair of the ligament and bursa. The procedure is performed inpatient for definitive restoration of anatomy after failed prior nonoperative management. Postprocedure care focuses on rehabilitation to regain range of motion. Typical codes: 0MQ74ZZ

Related Codes

0MQ0-HEAD-AND-NECK-REPAIR

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

0MQ1-SHOULDER-BURSA-REPAIR

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

0MQ2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPAIR

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

0MQ3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPAIR

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

0MQ4-LEFT-ELBOW-REPAIR

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

0MQ5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPAIR

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

0MQ6-LEFT-WRIST-REPAIR

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

0MQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

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

0MQ9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-REPAIR

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

0MQB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament: 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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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 0MQ7 represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0MQ7 group and what approaches do they describe?

For what clinical setting are these ICD-10-PCS codes used?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0MQ7 code group?

What is the primary purpose of repair procedures coded to 0MQ7 in the right hand?

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 0MQ7 represent?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0MQ7 group and what approaches do they describe?

For what clinical setting are these ICD-10-PCS codes used?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0MQ7 code group?

What is the primary purpose of repair procedures coded to 0MQ7 in the right hand?

References