0MH Insertion - Bursae and Ligaments ICD-10-PCS
The 0MH code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the bursae and ligaments. 6 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 0MH Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 0MH Bursae and Ligaments, InsertionNon-billable header
- 0MHX0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
- 0MHX3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
- 0MHX4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0MHY0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Bursa and Ligament, Open Approach
- 0MHY3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Approach
- 0MHY4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Bursa and Ligament, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0MH Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Insertion (code 0MH) refers to putting in a device that does not remain after the procedure into a body part. This operation specifically applies to the Medical and Surgical section focused on bursae and ligaments.
Insertion is used when a device is introduced into an anatomical structure such as the Upper or Lower Bursa and Ligament, either to support, protect, or aid healing. The approach to performing this insertion can vary, including an Open Approach, a minimally invasive Percutaneous Approach, or a Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach. Examples of specific ICD-10-PCS codes include 0MHX0YZ for insertion into the upper bursa and ligament by open surgery, and 0MHY4YZ for insertion into the lower bursa and ligament using a percutaneous endoscopic method. These codes help clinicians accurately document the placement of devices supporting bursae or ligament structures during surgical procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0MH range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 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 0MH 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 bursae and ligaments. 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.
