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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LQ7 includes procedures performed to repair tendons in the hand, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient undergoes surgical repair to restore tendon continuity or function in the right hand after injury or degeneration. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LQ7 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hand Tendon Repair Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve repair operations on tendons of the right hand and target the musculoskeletal tendon body system. These repair procedures restore tendon continuity and function after laceration, rupture, or other injury and may include suture, graft, or reinforcement techniques. Accurate coding of these tendon repair procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
Q	Operation	Repair
7	Body Part	Hand Tendon, Right

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Hand Tendon Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
Q	Operation	Repair
7	Body Part	Hand Tendon, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives a surgical repair of a tendon in the right hand to correct laceration, rupture, or other tendon defect. Select the specific code that matches the repair technique and any materials or grafts used as documented in the operative record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LQ70ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Open Approach
0LQ73ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LQ74ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
513	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC
514	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents emergently after a deep laceration to the volar aspect of the right hand from a kitchen accident with loss of active flexion of one or more fingers and exposed tendon ends noted on exam; the patient is taken to the OR for exploration and restoration of tendon continuity to re-establish finger flexion and prevent long-term dysfunction. Typical codes: 0LQ70ZZ.
An older patient with chronic attritional rupture of a flexor tendon in the right hand after degenerative disease and failed conservative management is admitted for a planned operative reconstruction using direct end-to-end repair or augmentation to restore hand function and grip strength. Typical codes: 0LQ70ZZ, 0LQ74ZZ.
A patient returns with a post-traumatic hand demonstrating a previously repaired right-hand tendon that has reruptured or developed adhesions causing restricted motion; the inpatient procedure involves repeat repair and possible minimally invasive inspection or lysis of adhesions to restore tendon glide and function. Typical codes: 0LQ73ZZ, 0LQ70ZZ.

Related Codes

0LQ0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ1-RIGHT-SHOULDER-RESTORING-SHOULDER-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Tendon Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Tendon, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ9-TRUNK-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQB-TRUNK-TENDON-REPAIR

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

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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
0LQ70ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Open Approach
0LQ73ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LQ74ZZ	Repair Right Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

15 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
513	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures with CC/MCC
514	Hand or Wrist Procedures, Except Major Thumb or Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
579	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with MCC
580	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with CC
581	Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures without CC/MCC
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents emergently after a deep laceration to the volar aspect of the right hand from a kitchen accident with loss of active flexion of one or more fingers and exposed tendon ends noted on exam; the patient is taken to the OR for exploration and restoration of tendon continuity to re-establish finger flexion and prevent long-term dysfunction. Typical codes: 0LQ70ZZ.
An older patient with chronic attritional rupture of a flexor tendon in the right hand after degenerative disease and failed conservative management is admitted for a planned operative reconstruction using direct end-to-end repair or augmentation to restore hand function and grip strength. Typical codes: 0LQ70ZZ, 0LQ74ZZ.
A patient returns with a post-traumatic hand demonstrating a previously repaired right-hand tendon that has reruptured or developed adhesions causing restricted motion; the inpatient procedure involves repeat repair and possible minimally invasive inspection or lysis of adhesions to restore tendon glide and function. Typical codes: 0LQ73ZZ, 0LQ70ZZ.

Related Codes

0LQ0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ1-RIGHT-SHOULDER-RESTORING-SHOULDER-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Shoulder Tendon Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Tendon: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Tendon, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Arm And Wrist Tendon, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0LQ9-TRUNK-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQB-TRUNK-TENDON-REPAIR

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

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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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Code Attributes

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Hand Tendon Repair Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Hand Tendon, Right group 0LQ7?

What body system and operation do procedures in 0LQ7 target?

In what clinical setting are ICD-10-PCS 0LQ7 codes used for documentation?

How does accurate coding of 0LQ7 procedures impact reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 0LQ7 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Hand Tendon, Right group 0LQ7?

What body system and operation do procedures in 0LQ7 target?

In what clinical setting are ICD-10-PCS 0LQ7 codes used for documentation?

How does accurate coding of 0LQ7 procedures impact reimbursement?

Which DRG categories may relate to procedures in the 0LQ7 code group?

References