ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0L87 includes procedures performed to divide tendons in the hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgeon intentionally separates or transects a tendon in the hand without draining fluids or gases. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0L87 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Hand Tendon Division Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes inpatient division of tendons in the hand, targeting the tendons body system to separate or transect tendon tissue. Procedures involve making an incision into the tendon to divide or transect it without draining fluids or gases. Accurate coding of these tendon division procedures is important for reflecting the specific operation and body part, which affects inpatient reimbursement and clinical record integrity.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| L | Body System | Tendons |
| 8 | Operation | Division |
| 7 | Body Part | Hand Tendon, Right |