ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LN6 includes procedures performed to release tendons in the lower arm and wrist on the left side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a tendon in the left lower arm or wrist is surgically freed from an abnormal physical constraint to restore function or relieve entrapment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LN6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific release procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon Release Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes release operations performed on the tendons of the left lower arm and wrist within the tendons body system. Procedures involve freeing a tendon from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or applying force to restore normal motion and relieve entrapment. Accurate coding of these release procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific operation and anatomical target that determine case mix and payment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| L | Body System | Tendons |
| N | Operation | Release |
| 6 | Body Part | Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Left |