ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Humeral Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0PTD includes procedures performed to resect bone structures in the left humeral head. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when the entire left humeral head is surgically removed without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0PTD 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 Humeral Head Resection Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS 0PTD group involve resection of the left humeral head and target the upper bones of the shoulder girdle. These operations remove all of the left humeral head without replacement via an open surgical approach. Accurate coding matters because inpatient documentation drives appropriate case mix grouping and reimbursement for major musculoskeletal procedures. Precise attribution of the body part and root operation ensures clinical records and billing align.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
T	Operation	Resection
D	Body Part	Humeral Head, Left

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Humeral Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Humeral Head Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
P	Body System	Upper Bones
T	Operation	Resection
D	Body Part	Humeral Head, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire left humeral head is surgically removed via an open approach and no prosthetic or replacement is inserted. Do not use these codes for partial excisions, arthroplasty, or procedures on other shoulder or humeral regions.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0PTD0ZZ	Resection of Left Humeral Head, Open Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
492	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with MCC
493	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with CC
494	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a low-energy fall with a comminuted, non-reconstructable fracture of the left humeral head with significant bone loss and devascularization. Imaging and intraoperative assessment determine the entire humeral head must be removed and no prosthetic replacement is planned due to comorbidities or infection risk, so an open resection of the left humeral head is performed. The procedure addresses pain control, removes necrotic bone, and prepares the shoulder for potential future management. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with end-stage avascular necrosis of the left humeral head, refractory to conservative therapy and joint-preserving procedures, is admitted electively for definitive surgical management. During the planned open operation the entire humeral head is excised without insertion of a prosthesis due to surgical strategy or patient-specific factors. The inpatient record documents removal of the whole left humeral head to relieve pain and eliminate necrotic bone. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ
A patient with a chronically infected left shoulder after prior failed arthroplasty and persistent osteomyelitis has progressive bone destruction isolated to the humeral head. After multidisciplinary review, an open resection removing the entire left humeral head is performed to eradicate infected bone as part of staged infection management, with no immediate replacement implanted. This procedure aims to control infection and prepare the site for any later reconstructive plan. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ

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0PT5-RIGHT-SCAPULA-RESECTION

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0PT6-LEFT-SCAPULA-RESECTION

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0PT7-RIGHT-GLENOID-CAVITY-RESECTION

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0PT9-RIGHT-CLAVICLE-RESECTION

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0PTB-LEFT-CLAVICLE-RESECTION

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0PTC-RIGHT-HUMERAL-HEAD-RESECTION-HUMERAL-HEAD-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0PTD0ZZ	Resection of Left Humeral Head, Open Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
492	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with MCC
493	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with CC
494	Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents after a low-energy fall with a comminuted, non-reconstructable fracture of the left humeral head with significant bone loss and devascularization. Imaging and intraoperative assessment determine the entire humeral head must be removed and no prosthetic replacement is planned due to comorbidities or infection risk, so an open resection of the left humeral head is performed. The procedure addresses pain control, removes necrotic bone, and prepares the shoulder for potential future management. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ
A middle-aged patient with end-stage avascular necrosis of the left humeral head, refractory to conservative therapy and joint-preserving procedures, is admitted electively for definitive surgical management. During the planned open operation the entire humeral head is excised without insertion of a prosthesis due to surgical strategy or patient-specific factors. The inpatient record documents removal of the whole left humeral head to relieve pain and eliminate necrotic bone. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ
A patient with a chronically infected left shoulder after prior failed arthroplasty and persistent osteomyelitis has progressive bone destruction isolated to the humeral head. After multidisciplinary review, an open resection removing the entire left humeral head is performed to eradicate infected bone as part of staged infection management, with no immediate replacement implanted. This procedure aims to control infection and prepare the site for any later reconstructive plan. Typical codes: 0PTD0ZZ

Related Codes

0PT0-STERNUM-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Sternum: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT1-RIBS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT2-RIBS-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ribs: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT5-RIGHT-SCAPULA-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Scapula: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT6-LEFT-SCAPULA-RESECTION

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

0PT7-RIGHT-GLENOID-CAVITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Glenoid Cavity: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT8-LEFT-GLENOID-CAVITY-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Glenoid Cavity: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PT9-RIGHT-CLAVICLE-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Clavicle: Procedure Code Group Overview

0PTB-LEFT-CLAVICLE-RESECTION

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

0PTC-RIGHT-HUMERAL-HEAD-RESECTION-HUMERAL-HEAD-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Humeral Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 24

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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ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Humeral Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Humeral Head Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Humeral Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Left Humeral Head Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents resection of the left humeral head via an open approach?

What is the body system and operation defined for the 0PTD code group?

How does accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0PTD group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs associated with procedures in the 0PTD code group?

Does the 0PTD code group include procedures with prosthetic replacement of the humeral head?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code represents resection of the left humeral head via an open approach?

What is the body system and operation defined for the 0PTD code group?

How does accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0PTD group affect inpatient documentation?

Are there related DRGs associated with procedures in the 0PTD code group?

Does the 0PTD code group include procedures with prosthetic replacement of the humeral head?

References