ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0L85 includes procedures performed to divide tendons in the lower arm and wrist on the right side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a tendon in the right lower arm or wrist is surgically transected or separated without drainage. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0L85 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.
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Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon Division Procedure Overview
Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve division of tendons in the lower arm and wrist on the right side. They target the tendons body system and consist of cutting into tendon tissue without draining fluids or gases to separate or transect the tendon. Accurate coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific root operation and anatomical site, which affects case mix and payment. Precise documentation supports clinical records and appropriate hospital billing.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| L | Body System | Tendons |
| 8 | Operation | Division |
| 5 | Body Part | Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Right |