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 0LPX includes procedures performed to remove devices or implanted material in tendons of the upper extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device or previously implanted material is taken out from an upper tendon due to malfunction, infection, pain, or planned revision. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LPX group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Upper Tendon Removal Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the removal of devices or previously implanted material from tendons in the upper extremity. These codes target the Tendons body system and represent the root operation Removal. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Tendon Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a device or implanted material is taken out from an upper tendon during an inpatient encounter. Typical indications include device failure, infection, pain, or preparation for reconstructive procedures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

16 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LPX00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach

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DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the hospital with acute onset of persistent drainage, erythema, and elevated inflammatory markers after recent tendon sheath catheter placement for severe flexor tenosynovitis. Because the implanted drainage device is suspected to be the nidus of infection and conservative measures have failed, the device is removed via an open surgical incision to control infection and permit source control. Typical codes: 0LPX00Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned removal of a previously placed synthetic tendon augmentation patch that was used during prior reconstructive surgery but is now causing chronic irritation and mechanical symptoms. The procedure is scheduled and performed percutaneously to extract the synthetic substitute from the affected upper tendon to relieve pain and allow definitive tendon repair. Typical codes: 0LPX3JZ
An older patient with a history of tendon reconstruction returns with progressive loss of function and imaging showing failure of an autologous tissue graft used in a prior procedure; the graft is adherent and causing stiffness. During a revision inpatient procedure, the failed autologous tissue substitute is taken out via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to prepare the tendon for reconstruction with a different technique. Typical codes: 0LPX47Z

Related Codes

0LPY-LOWER-TENDON-REMOVAL

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

16 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LPX00Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX07Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX0YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Tendon, Open Approach
0LPX30Z	Removal of Drainage Device from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX37Z	Removal of Autologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3JZ	Removal of Synthetic Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3KZ	Removal of Nonautologous Tissue Substitute from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LPX3YZ	Removal of Other Device from Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach

Showing 1–10 of 16

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
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
987	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with MCC
988	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
989	Non-Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the hospital with acute onset of persistent drainage, erythema, and elevated inflammatory markers after recent tendon sheath catheter placement for severe flexor tenosynovitis. Because the implanted drainage device is suspected to be the nidus of infection and conservative measures have failed, the device is removed via an open surgical incision to control infection and permit source control. Typical codes: 0LPX00Z
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for planned removal of a previously placed synthetic tendon augmentation patch that was used during prior reconstructive surgery but is now causing chronic irritation and mechanical symptoms. The procedure is scheduled and performed percutaneously to extract the synthetic substitute from the affected upper tendon to relieve pain and allow definitive tendon repair. Typical codes: 0LPX3JZ
An older patient with a history of tendon reconstruction returns with progressive loss of function and imaging showing failure of an autologous tissue graft used in a prior procedure; the graft is adherent and causing stiffness. During a revision inpatient procedure, the failed autologous tissue substitute is taken out via a percutaneous endoscopic approach to prepare the tendon for reconstruction with a different technique. Typical codes: 0LPX47Z

Related Codes

0LPY-LOWER-TENDON-REMOVAL

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 Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Tendon Removal Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS root operation and body system does the 0LPX code group represent?

What types of approaches are represented within the 0LPX code group?

Which specific devices or materials are captured by codes in this group?

How does accurate coding within the 0LPX group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded to the 0LPX group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS root operation and body system does the 0LPX code group represent?

What types of approaches are represented within the 0LPX code group?

Which specific devices or materials are captured by codes in this group?

How does accurate coding within the 0LPX group affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures coded to the 0LPX group?

References