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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0MX8 includes procedures performed to transfer bursae and ligaments in the left hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tissue from the left hand bursae or ligaments is moved to take over the function of all or part of a structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0MX8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transfer procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes transfer operations involving the left hand bursae and ligaments, moving tissue without removing it to substitute for function. These procedures target the bursae and ligament structures of the left hand and reestablish or augment biomechanical function by relocating tissue. Accurate coding of these procedures in the Medical and Surgical section is important because it supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the complexity of care provided.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
X	Operation	Transfer
8	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
M	Body System	Bursae and Ligaments
X	Operation	Transfer
8	Body Part	Hand Bursa and Ligament, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when tissue from the left hand bursa or ligament is relocated to assume the function of all or part of a structure without excision. Select the specific code when documentation clearly indicates a transfer operation of left hand bursae or ligaments and the procedure was performed in the inpatient setting.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0MX80ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MX84ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, 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

A 45-year-old manual laborer presents after a high-energy crush injury to the left hand with disrupted ligamentous attachments and traumatized bursal tissue causing instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Inpatient operative management includes relocating intact ligament or bursal tissue to reconstruct and restore joint stability without excision. An open transfer approach is used because of associated fractures and soft-tissue injury requiring direct visualization and repair. Typical codes: 0MX80ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with chronic degenerative ligament insufficiency and painful subluxation of the left thumb base undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to transfer local ligament or bursal tissue to augment stability and improve function. The transfer is performed using a minimally invasive endoscopic technique to reduce soft-tissue dissection and expedite recovery while preserving surrounding structures. This elective reconstruction moves existing tissue to assume the stabilizing role rather than removing tissue. Typical codes: 0MX84ZZ
A 38-year-old patient with prior left hand ligament repair returns with recurrent instability and symptomatic failure of the previous reconstruction; scarred native tissue is mobilized and transposed to reestablish ligament function. Because of prior surgery and adhesions, an open redo transfer is performed to reposition native ligament or bursal tissue to assume the required biomechanical role and address the revision needs. The operation relocates tissue without excision to restore stability. Typical codes: 0MX80ZZ

Related Codes

0MX0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TRANSFER

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0MX2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TRANSFER

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0MX3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX4-LEFT-ELBOW-TRANSFER

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

0MX5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX6-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MXB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: 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
0MX80ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
0MX84ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Bursa and Ligament, 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

A 45-year-old manual laborer presents after a high-energy crush injury to the left hand with disrupted ligamentous attachments and traumatized bursal tissue causing instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Inpatient operative management includes relocating intact ligament or bursal tissue to reconstruct and restore joint stability without excision. An open transfer approach is used because of associated fractures and soft-tissue injury requiring direct visualization and repair. Typical codes: 0MX80ZZ
A 62-year-old patient with chronic degenerative ligament insufficiency and painful subluxation of the left thumb base undergoes a planned inpatient procedure to transfer local ligament or bursal tissue to augment stability and improve function. The transfer is performed using a minimally invasive endoscopic technique to reduce soft-tissue dissection and expedite recovery while preserving surrounding structures. This elective reconstruction moves existing tissue to assume the stabilizing role rather than removing tissue. Typical codes: 0MX84ZZ
A 38-year-old patient with prior left hand ligament repair returns with recurrent instability and symptomatic failure of the previous reconstruction; scarred native tissue is mobilized and transposed to reestablish ligament function. Because of prior surgery and adhesions, an open redo transfer is performed to reposition native ligament or bursal tissue to assume the required biomechanical role and address the revision needs. The operation relocates tissue without excision to restore stability. Typical codes: 0MX80ZZ

Related Codes

0MX0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TRANSFER

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

0MX1-SHOULDER-RIGHT-MOVING-SHOULDER-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TRANSFER

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

0MX3-ELBOW-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX4-LEFT-ELBOW-TRANSFER

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

0MX5-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX6-WRIST-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX7-HAND-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MX9-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BURSA-AND-LIGAMENT-TRANSFER

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

0MXB-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-TRANSFER

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

Code Attributes

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

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Hand Bursa And Ligament Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers transfer procedures for the left hand bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0MX8 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these procedures?

How does accurate coding in the 0MX8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories are related to procedures in this code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers transfer procedures for the left hand bursae and ligaments?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the 0MX8 group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these procedures?

How does accurate coding in the 0MX8 group affect inpatient reimbursement?

What DRG categories are related to procedures in this code group?

References