ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon Right: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LC7 includes procedures performed to remove solid matter from tendons in the right hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when removal of foreign bodies, calcifications, or other solid material within the right hand tendons is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LC7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Hand Tendon Extirpation Procedure Overview
The procedures in this group involve the extirpation, or taking out, of solid matter from tendons of the right hand and target the tendons body system. These procedures remove foreign bodies, calcifications, or organized material within the tendon to restore function or relieve symptoms. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the precise root operation, body part, and clinical intent tied to the hospitalization.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| L | Body System | Tendons |
| C | Operation | Extirpation |
| 7 | Body Part | Hand Tendon, Right |