0KH Insertion - Muscles ICD-10-PCS
The 0KH code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the muscles. 12 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the 0KH Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- 0KH Muscles, InsertionNon-billable header
- 0KHX0MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Upper Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KHX0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KHX3MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KHX3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KHX4MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KHX4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KHY0MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Lower Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KHY0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KHY3MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KHY3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Approach
- 0KHY4MZ Insertion of Stimulator Lead into Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KHY4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0KH Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Insertion (code 0KH) involves placing a device or implant into a body part. In the Medical and Surgical section, these codes specifically pertain to inserting devices into muscles.
This Insertion operation is used to document the placement of devices such as stimulator leads or other implants into upper and lower muscles. Coding accuracy depends on the specific body part involved and the approach used, which can be Open, Percutaneous, or Percutaneous Endoscopic. For example, the code 0KHX0MZ describes the Insertion of a stimulator lead into an upper muscle via an open approach, while 0KHY4YZ represents the Insertion of another device into a lower muscle through a percutaneous endoscopic approach. These distinctions help healthcare professionals document the type of device and method of insertion precisely for clinical and billing purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0KH range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0KH range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part, performed on the muscles. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
