XKU Supplement - Muscles, Tendons, Bursae and Ligaments ICD-10-PCS
The XKU code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Supplement procedures on the muscles, tendons, bursae and ligaments. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Supplement: Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/oraugments the function of a portion of a body part.
Codes in the XKU Range 3 codes · 2 billable
- XKU New Technology, Muscles, Tendons, Bursae and Ligaments, SupplementNon-billable header
- XKUC068 Supplement Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament with Posterior Vertebral Tether, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XKUD068 Supplement Lower Spine Bursa and Ligament with Posterior Vertebral Tether, Open Approach, New Technology Group 8
About the XKU Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Supplement (code XKU) refers to the procedure of adding material to support or reinforce muscles, tendons, bursae, or ligaments without replacing any existing body part. This root operation falls under the New Technology section, covering innovative methods for musculoskeletal support.
In this context, Supplement involves enhancing structures such as the Upper Spine Bursa and Ligament or the Lower Spine Bursa and Ligament. For example, codes like XKUC068 and XKUD068 describe doing this through an Open Approach using a Posterior Vertebral Tether from New Technology Group 8. These procedures are designed to provide additional stability or function by reinforcing existing tissues, rather than removing or replacing them. Accurately using these ICD-10-PCS supplement codes is essential for documenting advanced surgical technologies aimed at musculoskeletal repair and support.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the XKU range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 XKU range classify?
The range classifies Supplement procedures, putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/oraugments the function of a portion of a body part, performed on the muscles, tendons, 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.
