ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Tendon, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LC2 includes procedures performed to remove or take out solid matter from structures in the shoulder tendon. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician removes solid material such as foreign bodies, calcific deposits, or obstructive tissue from the left shoulder tendon. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LC2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Shoulder Tendon Extirpation Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes extirpation (taking or cutting out solid matter) procedures performed on the shoulder tendon and targets the tendons body system. These procedures involve removal of solid material such as foreign bodies, deposits, or obstructive tissue from the shoulder tendon. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific extirpation performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| L | Body System | Tendons |
| C | Operation | Extirpation |
| 2 | Body Part | Shoulder Tendon, Left |