Which code is used to report therapeutic massage?

The code 8E0KX1Z is used to report therapeutic massage because it aligns with the specific procedure related to the manipulation of soft tissue for the purpose of alleviating pain or improving function. In ICD-10-PCS, the first character '8' indicates an "external" approach when dealing with manipulation procedures. The succeeding characters further specify the type of intervention, with the 'E' which indicates muscular and connective tissue manipulation.

The other codes do not pertain to therapeutic massage. For instance, codes beginning with '7' typically relate to procedures concerning the cardiovascular system, while those beginning with '2' refer to procedures involving the administration of substances such as drugs or fluids. Additionally, codes beginning with '6' are reserved for respiratory procedures. Therefore, the specificity of 8E0KX1Z to therapeutic massage makes it the correct choice for reporting this procedure in ICD-10-PCS coding.