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 0LJY includes procedures performed to inspect tendon structures in the lower extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when visual or manual exploration of a lower tendon is performed to evaluate injury, disease, or surgical planning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LJY group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Tendon Inspection Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve visually and/or manually exploring tendons of the lower extremity to assess integrity, pathology, or injury. These inspections target the tendon structures within the lower body system and may be performed during diagnostic or operative encounters. Accurate coding of these inspections is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific body part and root operation, supporting appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Lower Tendon Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician visually or manually inspects a lower tendon during a diagnostic or operative procedure to evaluate injury or pathology. These codes apply when the primary action is inspection of the tendon rather than repair, replacement, or other operations.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LJY0ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Open Approach
0LJY3ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LJY4ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LJYXZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with a history of Achilles tendon rupture presents to the hospital after progressive worsening calf pain and swelling following a fall; imaging is inconclusive for a complete tear, and the surgical team performs an open exploration to directly visualize the distal Achilles tendon and assess integrity before deciding on repair or debridement. Typical codes: 0LJY0ZZ
Middle-aged athlete admitted for planned operative management of chronic posterior tibial tendon dysfunction causing pain and impaired function; during the elective procedure the surgeon uses a percutaneous approach to manually inspect the tendon sheath and tendon fibers to determine extent of degenerative change and whether tenodesis or reconstruction is needed. Typical codes: 0LJY3ZZ
Adult patient develops increasing pain and suspected infection at a prior percutaneous tendon intervention site in the lower extremity; in the inpatient setting a percutaneous endoscopic inspection is performed to visually evaluate the tendon and surrounding tissues for infectious involvement and to guide targeted debridement. Typical codes: 0LJY4ZZ, 0LJYXZZ

Related Codes

0LJX-UPPER-TENDON-INSPECTION

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

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LJY0ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Open Approach
0LJY3ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LJY4ZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LJYXZZ	Inspection of Lower Tendon, External Approach

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue Procedures without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with a history of Achilles tendon rupture presents to the hospital after progressive worsening calf pain and swelling following a fall; imaging is inconclusive for a complete tear, and the surgical team performs an open exploration to directly visualize the distal Achilles tendon and assess integrity before deciding on repair or debridement. Typical codes: 0LJY0ZZ
Middle-aged athlete admitted for planned operative management of chronic posterior tibial tendon dysfunction causing pain and impaired function; during the elective procedure the surgeon uses a percutaneous approach to manually inspect the tendon sheath and tendon fibers to determine extent of degenerative change and whether tenodesis or reconstruction is needed. Typical codes: 0LJY3ZZ
Adult patient develops increasing pain and suspected infection at a prior percutaneous tendon intervention site in the lower extremity; in the inpatient setting a percutaneous endoscopic inspection is performed to visually evaluate the tendon and surrounding tissues for infectious involvement and to guide targeted debridement. Typical codes: 0LJY4ZZ, 0LJYXZZ

Related Codes

0LJX-UPPER-TENDON-INSPECTION

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 Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Lower Tendon Inspection 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 0LJY represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 0LJY group?

In what clinical settings are procedures in the 0LJY group used for documentation?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0LJY important for reimbursement?

Which related DRGs are associated with lower tendon inspection procedures in 0LJY?

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 0LJY represent?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in the 0LJY group?

In what clinical settings are procedures in the 0LJY group used for documentation?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 0LJY important for reimbursement?

Which related DRGs are associated with lower tendon inspection procedures in 0LJY?

References