0KN3XZZBillable procedure code

Release Left Neck Muscle, External Approach

Medical and Surgical·Muscles·Table 0KN·FY 2027

0KN3XZZ is the ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Release Left Neck Muscle, External Approach. It belongs to PCS table 0KN, part of Section 0 (Medical and Surgical). The procedure targets the Muscles body system. Its root operation is Release. The approach used is External.

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What the code means

Release: root operation

Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force

Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out

Includes: Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release

External: approach

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane