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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LHY includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological function in lower tendon structures. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed in the lower tendon to support, monitor, or assist tendon function without replacing the tendon. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LHY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific insertion procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers insertion of nonbiological appliances related to the tendons of the lower extremity. Procedures in this group involve placing devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological tendon functions without replacing the tendon itself. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these insertion procedures targets the Tendons body system and supports correct inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the specific operation and device used.

Code Attributes

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

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Lower 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
Y	Body Part	Lower Tendon

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device is placed into a lower tendon to monitor tendon activity, assist function, or prevent dysfunction without replacing the tendon. Codes in this group apply to inpatient procedures where the insertion is the documented root operation on the Tendons body system.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LHY0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach
0LHY3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LHY4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower 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

An elderly patient with advanced posterior tibial tendon dysfunction presents with progressive painful flatfoot deformity and reduced tendon function causing difficulty with ambulation; after failed conservative care the surgical team performs a planned inpatient procedure to place a supportive monitoring/assist device along the damaged lower tendon to augment function and prevent further collapse. Typical codes: 0LHY0YZ, 0LHY3YZ
A middle-aged diabetic patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute infectious tenosynovitis of a lower-extremity tendon complicated by instability; once the infection is controlled and tendon viability assessed, the team inserts a temporary percutaneous device to assist tendon function and protect the repair during inpatient recovery. Typical codes: 0LHY3YZ, 0LHY4YZ
A young athlete returns to the operating room for revision after prior open tendon repair that failed and resulted in persistent dysfunction; during the inpatient revision, surgeons place an implantable device into the lower tendon to monitor and mechanically assist tendon healing and prevent re-rupture. Typical codes: 0LHY0YZ

Related Codes

0LHX-UPPER-TENDON-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Upper 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
0LHY0YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach
0LHY3YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LHY4YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Lower 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

An elderly patient with advanced posterior tibial tendon dysfunction presents with progressive painful flatfoot deformity and reduced tendon function causing difficulty with ambulation; after failed conservative care the surgical team performs a planned inpatient procedure to place a supportive monitoring/assist device along the damaged lower tendon to augment function and prevent further collapse. Typical codes: 0LHY0YZ, 0LHY3YZ
A middle-aged diabetic patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute infectious tenosynovitis of a lower-extremity tendon complicated by instability; once the infection is controlled and tendon viability assessed, the team inserts a temporary percutaneous device to assist tendon function and protect the repair during inpatient recovery. Typical codes: 0LHY3YZ, 0LHY4YZ
A young athlete returns to the operating room for revision after prior open tendon repair that failed and resulted in persistent dysfunction; during the inpatient revision, surgeons place an implantable device into the lower tendon to monitor and mechanically assist tendon healing and prevent re-rupture. Typical codes: 0LHY0YZ

Related Codes

0LHX-UPPER-TENDON-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code for Upper 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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Lower Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Lower Tendon Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does this procedure group belong to?

What types of operations are captured in the 0LHY code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0LHY group and what approaches do they represent?

How does accurate coding in the 0LHY group support inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRG categories might be affected by procedures coded to 0LHY codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does this procedure group belong to?

What types of operations are captured in the 0LHY code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0LHY group and what approaches do they represent?

How does accurate coding in the 0LHY group support inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRG categories might be affected by procedures coded to 0LHY codes?

References