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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MUB includes procedures performed to supplement bursae and ligaments in the left upper extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when biological or synthetic material is added to reinforce or augment the function of bursae and ligaments of the left upper extremity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MUB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the supplement procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament Supplement Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient procedures that place biological or synthetic material to reinforce and augment bursae and ligaments of the left upper extremity. The procedures target the bursae and ligaments body system and involve supplementing the tissue to improve function or stability. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the supplement operation and supports proper reimbursement for reinforced or augmented soft-tissue procedures.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
U	Operation	Supplement
B	Body Part	Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left

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Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
U	Operation	Supplement
B	Body Part	Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when biological or synthetic material is introduced to reinforce or augment left upper extremity bursae or ligaments during an inpatient procedure. Do not use these codes for simple repairs, excisions, or procedures that do not physically supplement the tissue.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MUB07Z	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB0JZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB0KZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB47Z	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MUB4JZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MUB4KZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity 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 elderly patient presents after a fall onto the outstretched hand with acute disruption of the left shoulder’s rotator cuff interval and associated bursal degeneration; significant instability and persistent pain are noted despite closed management. During an urgent inpatient procedure, biological autologous tissue is harvested and placed to reinforce the damaged left upper extremity bursa and adjacent ligamentous structures to restore stability and reduce pain. The open approach is used due to extensive tissue damage and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0MUB07Z
A middle-aged recreational athlete with chronic left shoulder pain and recurrent subacromial bursitis refractory to conservative measures is admitted electively for operative management. In a planned inpatient procedure, a synthetic material implant is introduced via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to augment the degenerated bursa and reinforce nearby ligamentous attachments to improve function and prevent recurrence. The minimally invasive approach is chosen to decrease soft-tissue disruption and speed recovery. Typical codes: 0MUB4JZ
A patient with prior open augmentation of left shoulder ligaments using nonautologous tissue presents months later with persistent instability and graft attenuation. During a revision inpatient operation, nonautologous tissue substitute is again used via an open approach to supplement and reinforce the left upper extremity bursa and ligament complex after removal of the failed material and debridement of scar tissue. This revision aims to reestablish mechanical support and address recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 0MUB07Z, 0MUB0KZ

Related Codes

0MU0-HEAD-AND-NECK-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU1-RIGHT-SHOULDER-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-MATERIAL-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND

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

0MU2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REINFORCEMENT-LEFT-SHOULDER-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU3-ELBOW-RIGHT-AUGMENTATION-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU4-LEFT-ELBOW-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU6-LEFT-WRIST-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU8-LEFT-HAND-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For 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
0MUB07Z	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB0JZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB0KZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0MUB47Z	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MUB4JZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity Bursa and Ligament with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0MUB4KZ	Supplement Left Upper Extremity 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 elderly patient presents after a fall onto the outstretched hand with acute disruption of the left shoulder’s rotator cuff interval and associated bursal degeneration; significant instability and persistent pain are noted despite closed management. During an urgent inpatient procedure, biological autologous tissue is harvested and placed to reinforce the damaged left upper extremity bursa and adjacent ligamentous structures to restore stability and reduce pain. The open approach is used due to extensive tissue damage and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0MUB07Z
A middle-aged recreational athlete with chronic left shoulder pain and recurrent subacromial bursitis refractory to conservative measures is admitted electively for operative management. In a planned inpatient procedure, a synthetic material implant is introduced via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to augment the degenerated bursa and reinforce nearby ligamentous attachments to improve function and prevent recurrence. The minimally invasive approach is chosen to decrease soft-tissue disruption and speed recovery. Typical codes: 0MUB4JZ
A patient with prior open augmentation of left shoulder ligaments using nonautologous tissue presents months later with persistent instability and graft attenuation. During a revision inpatient operation, nonautologous tissue substitute is again used via an open approach to supplement and reinforce the left upper extremity bursa and ligament complex after removal of the failed material and debridement of scar tissue. This revision aims to reestablish mechanical support and address recurrent symptoms. Typical codes: 0MUB07Z, 0MUB0KZ

Related Codes

0MU0-HEAD-AND-NECK-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU1-RIGHT-SHOULDER-PUTTING-IN-OR-ON-MATERIAL-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND

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

0MU2-LEFT-SHOULDER-REINFORCEMENT-LEFT-SHOULDER-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU3-ELBOW-RIGHT-AUGMENTATION-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU4-LEFT-ELBOW-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU6-LEFT-WRIST-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU8-LEFT-HAND-SUPPLEMENT

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

0MU9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-SUPPLEMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For 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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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 the 0MUB ICD-10-PCS code group?

What body system and operation does the 0MUB group represent?

How do approach and material type affect specific 0MUB codes?

Why is accurate coding in the 0MUB group important for inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0MUB group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What body system and operation does the 0MUB group represent?

How do approach and material type affect specific 0MUB codes?

Why is accurate coding in the 0MUB group important for inpatient records?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0MUB group?

References