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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MWY includes procedures performed to revise portions of malfunctioning devices or reposition displaced devices in lower bursae and ligaments. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a revision is required to correct or restore the function or position of a device involving lower bursae and ligaments. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MWY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific revision procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Bursa And Ligament Revision Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes revision procedures performed on bursae and ligaments of the lower extremity and adjacent lower anatomical structures. These revision operations correct a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device affecting the lower bursae and ligaments. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific anatomic site and operation, which supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
W	Operation	Revision
Y	Body Part	Lower Bursa and Ligament

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Lower Bursa And Ligament Revision Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
W	Operation	Revision
Y	Body Part	Lower Bursa and Ligament

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient procedure involves correcting, replacing, or repositioning part of a malfunctioning device or adjusting the position of a displaced device in lower bursae or ligaments. These codes apply when the primary intent of the operation is revision of device components or device position affecting the lower bursae and ligaments.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MWY00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

12 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of total knee arthroplasty presents acutely with wound drainage and a partially dislodged subcutaneous drainage catheter over the prepatellar bursa after recent hematoma evacuation; inpatient admission is required for infection control and device management, and the surgical team performs an open revision to correct the catheter position and repair the adjacent bursal tissue. Typical codes: 0MWY00Z
A middle-aged athlete with chronic pes anserine bursitis treated previously with placement of a tissue-based scaffold experiences progressive dysfunction and intermittent foreign-body pain despite conservative care; during a planned inpatient revision, surgeons perform a percutaneous approach to revise the autologous tissue substitute and restore bursal function. Typical codes: 0MWY37Z
A diabetic patient develops a late complication with failure of a synthetic ligament augmentation device around the lateral ankle after prior reconstruction, causing instability and mechanical irritation of the lower ligament complex; inpatient revision via an open approach is undertaken to remove or revise the synthetic substitute and address associated soft-tissue damage. Typical codes: 0MWY0JZ

Related Codes

0MWX-UPPER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper 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

19 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MWY00Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY07Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY0YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MWY30Z	Revision of Drainage Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY37Z	Revision of Autologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3JZ	Revision of Synthetic Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3KZ	Revision of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
0MWY3YZ	Revision of Other Device in Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

12 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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a history of total knee arthroplasty presents acutely with wound drainage and a partially dislodged subcutaneous drainage catheter over the prepatellar bursa after recent hematoma evacuation; inpatient admission is required for infection control and device management, and the surgical team performs an open revision to correct the catheter position and repair the adjacent bursal tissue. Typical codes: 0MWY00Z
A middle-aged athlete with chronic pes anserine bursitis treated previously with placement of a tissue-based scaffold experiences progressive dysfunction and intermittent foreign-body pain despite conservative care; during a planned inpatient revision, surgeons perform a percutaneous approach to revise the autologous tissue substitute and restore bursal function. Typical codes: 0MWY37Z
A diabetic patient develops a late complication with failure of a synthetic ligament augmentation device around the lateral ankle after prior reconstruction, causing instability and mechanical irritation of the lower ligament complex; inpatient revision via an open approach is undertaken to remove or revise the synthetic substitute and address associated soft-tissue damage. Typical codes: 0MWY0JZ

Related Codes

0MWX-UPPER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-REVISION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper 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 procedures are included in the 0MWY ICD-10-PCS code group?

How do the individual codes within 0MWY distinguish procedures?

What is the purpose of using 0MWY codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes apply to the 0MWY procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0MWY group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

How do the individual codes within 0MWY distinguish procedures?

What is the purpose of using 0MWY codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes apply to the 0MWY procedure group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded in the 0MWY group?

References