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 0MR0 includes procedures performed to replace bursae and ligaments in the head and neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when biological or synthetic material is placed to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a head and neck bursa or ligament. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MR0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Head And Neck Bursa And Ligament Replacement Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers inpatient replacement procedures that physically take the place and/or function of bursae and ligaments in the head and neck region. These operations target the bursae and ligaments body system and involve implanting biological or synthetic material to restore structure or function. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for reflecting the clinical work performed and supporting appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Head And Neck Bursa And Ligament Replacement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a procedure involves placing material that physically replaces all or part of a head or neck bursa or ligament. These codes apply to inpatient encounters where the primary objective is restoration of structure or function by replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MR007Z	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MR00JZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0MR00KZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MR047Z	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MR04JZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MR04KZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents electively for surgical reconstruction of a chronically lax sternocleidomastoid-associated ligament in the neck causing functional instability and persistent pain despite conservative therapy. The surgeon harvests the patient’s own tendon tissue and implants it to replace the deficient ligament via an open cervical approach to restore stability and function. Inpatient admission is planned for postoperative monitoring due to comorbidities and expected overnight observation. Typical codes: 0MR007Z
An elderly patient is admitted emergently after a fall with acute rupture of a major ligamentous structure in the head/neck region leading to airway instability and impaired head control. Because of the severity and need for immediate structural restoration, the team performs open replacement of the ruptured ligament with a synthetic implant to rapidly reestablish mechanical support. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to the urgent nature and need for close postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0MR00JZ
A patient with prior head-and-neck ligament repair using nonautologous tissue presents with persistent pain and mechanical failure of the implant. The surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic removal of the failed material and replaces the ligament with a nonautologous (allograft) tissue substitute to address the failed prior procedure and restore function. The case is managed as an inpatient due to the revision nature and potential for complications. Typical codes: 0MR04KZ

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

0MR2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR4-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR6-LEFT-WRIST-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR8-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-REPLACEMENT

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

0MRB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MR007Z	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MR00JZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0MR00KZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MR047Z	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MR04JZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MR04KZ	Replacement of Head and Neck Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents electively for surgical reconstruction of a chronically lax sternocleidomastoid-associated ligament in the neck causing functional instability and persistent pain despite conservative therapy. The surgeon harvests the patient’s own tendon tissue and implants it to replace the deficient ligament via an open cervical approach to restore stability and function. Inpatient admission is planned for postoperative monitoring due to comorbidities and expected overnight observation. Typical codes: 0MR007Z
An elderly patient is admitted emergently after a fall with acute rupture of a major ligamentous structure in the head/neck region leading to airway instability and impaired head control. Because of the severity and need for immediate structural restoration, the team performs open replacement of the ruptured ligament with a synthetic implant to rapidly reestablish mechanical support. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to the urgent nature and need for close postoperative monitoring. Typical codes: 0MR00JZ
A patient with prior head-and-neck ligament repair using nonautologous tissue presents with persistent pain and mechanical failure of the implant. The surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic removal of the failed material and replaces the ligament with a nonautologous (allograft) tissue substitute to address the failed prior procedure and restore function. The case is managed as an inpatient due to the revision nature and potential for complications. Typical codes: 0MR04KZ

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

0MR2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR4-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR6-LEFT-WRIST-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR8-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REPLACEMENT

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

0MR9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-REPLACEMENT

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

0MRB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-REPLACEMENT

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

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0MR0 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for open approach replacements in this group?

Which codes correspond to percutaneous endoscopic approaches for head and neck bursa and ligament replacement?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes that define this procedure group?

How do these codes impact inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0MR0 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for open approach replacements in this group?

Which codes correspond to percutaneous endoscopic approaches for head and neck bursa and ligament replacement?

What are the ICD-10-PCS attributes that define this procedure group?

How do these codes impact inpatient reimbursement and DRG assignment?

References