ICD-10-PCS Code for Upper Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LHX includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function in upper tendons. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into or onto an upper tendon to provide monitoring, assistive function, or prevention of dysfunction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LHX group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific insertion procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient insertion procedures that place a nonbiological appliance into or onto an upper tendon to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function. These procedures target the tendons of the upper extremity and involve introducing an appliance that does not replace the tendon. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for reflecting the specific insertion procedure performed and ensuring correct inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
H	Operation	Insertion
X	Body Part	Upper Tendon

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Upper Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
H	Operation	Insertion
X	Body Part	Upper Tendon

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is inserted into or onto an upper tendon during an inpatient stay to provide monitoring, assistance, or prevention of a physiological function. Do not use these codes for procedures that replace the tendon or for insertion of devices that are not intended to monitor, assist, perform, or prevent function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LHX0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LHX3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LHX4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged construction worker presents after a penetrating forearm injury with ongoing mechanical irritation and compromised tendon gliding of the flexor tendons despite initial wound care; inpatient management is required to debride the wound and place a monitoring/assistive appliance on the injured upper tendon to protect function during healing. Typical codes: 0LHX0YZ, 0LHX3YZ
An elderly patient with advanced rheumatoid tenosynovitis causing recurrent triggering and loss of finger extension is admitted electively for surgical management; the team plans insertion of a nonbiological device onto the affected extensor tendon to prevent further attrition and assist tendon function while medical therapy is optimized. Typical codes: 0LHX4YZ, 0LHX0YZ
A young athlete who previously underwent tendon repair returns with a postoperative gap and persistent functional deficit; during an urgent inpatient revision, a percutaneous assistive appliance is placed onto the repaired upper tendon to monitor and support tendon function while re-repair and rehabilitation proceed. Typical codes: 0LHX3YZ, 0LHX0YZ

Related Codes

0LHY-LOWER-TENDON-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LHX0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LHX3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LHX4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged construction worker presents after a penetrating forearm injury with ongoing mechanical irritation and compromised tendon gliding of the flexor tendons despite initial wound care; inpatient management is required to debride the wound and place a monitoring/assistive appliance on the injured upper tendon to protect function during healing. Typical codes: 0LHX0YZ, 0LHX3YZ
An elderly patient with advanced rheumatoid tenosynovitis causing recurrent triggering and loss of finger extension is admitted electively for surgical management; the team plans insertion of a nonbiological device onto the affected extensor tendon to prevent further attrition and assist tendon function while medical therapy is optimized. Typical codes: 0LHX4YZ, 0LHX0YZ
A young athlete who previously underwent tendon repair returns with a postoperative gap and persistent functional deficit; during an urgent inpatient revision, a percutaneous assistive appliance is placed onto the repaired upper tendon to monitor and support tendon function while re-repair and rehabilitation proceed. Typical codes: 0LHX3YZ, 0LHX0YZ

Related Codes

0LHY-LOWER-TENDON-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Upper Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0LHX represent?

What procedures are captured by the codes `0LHX0YZ`, `0LHX3YZ`, and `0LHX4YZ`?

When should the 0LHX code group be used in inpatient documentation?

What types of devices are described by the 0LHX procedure group?

Which DRG categories might relate to procedures coded in the 0LHX group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group 0LHX represent?

What procedures are captured by the codes `0LHX0YZ`, `0LHX3YZ`, and `0LHX4YZ`?

When should the 0LHX code group be used in inpatient documentation?

What types of devices are described by the 0LHX procedure group?

Which DRG categories might relate to procedures coded in the 0LHX group?

References