0KT Resection - Muscles ICD-10-PCS
The 0KT code range contains 57 ICD-10-PCS codes for Resection procedures on the muscles. 56 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Resection: Cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part.
Codes in the 0KT Range 57 codes · 56 billable
- 0KT Muscles, ResectionNon-billable header
- 0KT00ZZ Resection of Head Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT04ZZ Resection of Head Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT10ZZ Resection of Facial Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT14ZZ Resection of Facial Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT20ZZ Resection of Right Neck Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT24ZZ Resection of Right Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT30ZZ Resection of Left Neck Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT34ZZ Resection of Left Neck Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT40ZZ Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT44ZZ Resection of Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT50ZZ Resection of Right Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT54ZZ Resection of Right Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT60ZZ Resection of Left Shoulder Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT64ZZ Resection of Left Shoulder Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT70ZZ Resection of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT74ZZ Resection of Right Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT80ZZ Resection of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT84ZZ Resection of Left Upper Arm Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KT90ZZ Resection of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KT94ZZ Resection of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTB0ZZ Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTB4ZZ Resection of Left Lower Arm and Wrist Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTC0ZZ Resection of Right Hand Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTC4ZZ Resection of Right Hand Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTD0ZZ Resection of Left Hand Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTD4ZZ Resection of Left Hand Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTF0ZZ Resection of Right Trunk Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTF4ZZ Resection of Right Trunk Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTG0ZZ Resection of Left Trunk Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTG4ZZ Resection of Left Trunk Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTH0ZZ Resection of Right Thorax Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTH4ZZ Resection of Right Thorax Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTJ0ZZ Resection of Left Thorax Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTJ4ZZ Resection of Left Thorax Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTK0ZZ Resection of Right Abdomen Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTK4ZZ Resection of Right Abdomen Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTL0ZZ Resection of Left Abdomen Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTL4ZZ Resection of Left Abdomen Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTM0ZZ Resection of Perineum Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTM4ZZ Resection of Perineum Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTN0ZZ Resection of Right Hip Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTN4ZZ Resection of Right Hip Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTP0ZZ Resection of Left Hip Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTP4ZZ Resection of Left Hip Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTQ0ZZ Resection of Right Upper Leg Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTQ4ZZ Resection of Right Upper Leg Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTR0ZZ Resection of Left Upper Leg Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTR4ZZ Resection of Left Upper Leg Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTS0ZZ Resection of Right Lower Leg Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTS4ZZ Resection of Right Lower Leg Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTT0ZZ Resection of Left Lower Leg Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTT4ZZ Resection of Left Lower Leg Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTV0ZZ Resection of Right Foot Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTV4ZZ Resection of Right Foot Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0KTW0ZZ Resection of Left Foot Muscle, Open Approach
- 0KTW4ZZ Resection of Left Foot Muscle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0KT Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Resection involves the surgical removal, in one piece, of all or a portion of a body part. In the Medical and Surgical section, this operation specifically targets various muscles across the body.
This collection of codes demonstrates the use of Resection for muscle tissue in multiple anatomical locations, such as the Head Muscle (0KT00ZZ for Open Approach, 0KT04ZZ for Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach), Facial Muscle (0KT10ZZ, 0KT14ZZ), and muscles of the Neck, Shoulder, Upper Arm, Trunk, Hip, Leg, and Foot. The approach character varies from an Open Approach to a minimally invasive Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, enabling precise documentation based on surgical technique. These muscle resection codes play a critical role in accurately reporting procedures involving partial or complete removal of muscle tissue for clinical and administrative purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0KT range?
Of the 57 codes in this range, 56 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 0KT range classify?
The range classifies Resection procedures, cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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.
