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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MT2 includes procedures performed to resect bursae and ligaments in the left shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a complete or partial removal of shoulder bursae or ligaments is performed without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MT2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Shoulder Bursa And Ligament Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection procedures that remove all or part of bursae or ligaments in the left shoulder. The procedures target the bursae and ligaments body system and involve cutting out or off tissue without replacement. Accurate coding to the correct body part and root operation supports proper inpatient documentation and helps determine appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
T	Operation	Resection
2	Body Part	Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Left

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Left Shoulder Bursa And Ligament Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
T	Operation	Resection
2	Body Part	Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves complete or partial surgical removal of a left shoulder bursa or ligament without implanting or replacing the tissue. Do not use these codes for procedures that include repair, reconstruction, or insertion of a device in the same body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MT20ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MT24ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder 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 with chronic, large-volume subacromial bursitis and degenerative rotator cuff tears has persistent, severe pain and recurrent shoulder effusions despite exhaustive conservative treatment (physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and analgesics). The patient is admitted for an elective open surgical procedure to remove inflamed bursal tissue that is contributing to mechanical impingement and ongoing symptoms; complete resection of the shoulder bursa is performed to relieve pain and improve shoulder mechanics. Typical codes: 0MT20ZZ
A middle-aged athlete presents urgently with acute traumatic rupture and interposition of a shoulder ligament complex after a high-energy shoulder dislocation, causing joint instability and failure of closed reduction attempts. Because the ligamentous tissue is nonviable and obstructing joint function, the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic resection of the torn ligamentous fragments to restore joint space and allow definitive management. Typical codes: 0MT24ZZ
A patient develops chronic adhesive bursitis with recurrent infection and scarred bursal tissue after prior shoulder procedures, leading to persistent drainage and impaired wound healing; conservative measures have failed and debridement is insufficient. The inpatient surgical team performs an open resection of the diseased bursa and nonviable ligament remnants to eradicate infection and promote recovery. Typical codes: 0MT20ZZ

Related Codes

0MT0-HEAD-AND-NECK-RESECTION

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

0MT1-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT3-ELBOW-RIGHT-CUTTING-OUT-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT4-LEFT-ELBOW-RESECTION

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

0MT5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT6-LEFT-WRIST-RESECTION

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

0MT7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT8-LEFT-HAND-RESECTION

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

0MT9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

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

0MTB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament, Left: 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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MT20ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MT24ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder 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 with chronic, large-volume subacromial bursitis and degenerative rotator cuff tears has persistent, severe pain and recurrent shoulder effusions despite exhaustive conservative treatment (physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, and analgesics). The patient is admitted for an elective open surgical procedure to remove inflamed bursal tissue that is contributing to mechanical impingement and ongoing symptoms; complete resection of the shoulder bursa is performed to relieve pain and improve shoulder mechanics. Typical codes: 0MT20ZZ
A middle-aged athlete presents urgently with acute traumatic rupture and interposition of a shoulder ligament complex after a high-energy shoulder dislocation, causing joint instability and failure of closed reduction attempts. Because the ligamentous tissue is nonviable and obstructing joint function, the surgeon performs a percutaneous endoscopic resection of the torn ligamentous fragments to restore joint space and allow definitive management. Typical codes: 0MT24ZZ
A patient develops chronic adhesive bursitis with recurrent infection and scarred bursal tissue after prior shoulder procedures, leading to persistent drainage and impaired wound healing; conservative measures have failed and debridement is insufficient. The inpatient surgical team performs an open resection of the diseased bursa and nonviable ligament remnants to eradicate infection and promote recovery. Typical codes: 0MT20ZZ

Related Codes

0MT0-HEAD-AND-NECK-RESECTION

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

0MT1-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT3-ELBOW-RIGHT-CUTTING-OUT-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT4-LEFT-ELBOW-RESECTION

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

0MT5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT6-LEFT-WRIST-RESECTION

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

0MT7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-RESECTION

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

0MT8-LEFT-HAND-RESECTION

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

0MT9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

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

0MTB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Bursa And Ligament, Left: 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 procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0MT2?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and approaches?

What section, body system, and root operation apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding in 0MT2 affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which related DRG groups may be associated with procedures coded to 0MT2?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0MT2?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and approaches?

What section, body system, and root operation apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding in 0MT2 affect inpatient documentation and payment?

Which related DRG groups may be associated with procedures coded to 0MT2?

References