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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LQ9 includes procedures performed to repair tendons in the trunk. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a trunk tendon requires surgical restoration of continuity and function following injury, degeneration, or iatrogenic damage. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LQ9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Trunk Tendon Repair Procedure Overview

This code group covers repair procedures on tendons of the trunk and targets the Tendons body system. Procedures in this group involve surgically restoring the anatomic continuity and function of a trunk tendon, such as direct suture repair, grafting, or reinforcement techniques. Accurate coding of these repair procedures supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the complexity and resources used during the operation.

Code Attributes

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

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Trunk 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
9	Body Part	Trunk Tendon, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes a surgical procedure to repair a trunk tendon due to traumatic rupture, chronic degeneration, or iatrogenic injury. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code that corresponds to the exact repair method and trunk tendon location documented in the operative report.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LQ90ZZ	Repair Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LQ93ZZ	Repair Right Trunk Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LQ94ZZ	Repair Right Trunk 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
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult involved in a high-energy motor vehicle collision presents to the emergency department with an open laceration and loss of function affecting a right trunk tendon (for example, disruption of a tendon anchoring the abdominal wall). The patient is admitted for urgent surgical exploration and restoration of tendon continuity to prevent ongoing bowel herniation and restore core stability; open repair is performed when direct visualization and layered closure are required. Typical codes: 0LQ90ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic degenerative weakening of a right trunk tendon causing progressive focal abdominal wall bulge and pain is scheduled for inpatient elective surgical repair after conservative measures fail. The planned procedure uses a minimally invasive percutaneous technique to reapproximate and reinforce the tendon to restore structural integrity and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 0LQ93ZZ, 0LQ94ZZ
A patient who previously underwent trunk tendon repair presents with recurrent focal defect and impaired function due to suture failure and scarring; the case is admitted for revision of the right trunk tendon repair with debridement and re-repair. Because the clinical situation necessitates direct access to address scar tissue and reestablish tendon continuity, open repair techniques are commonly used. Typical codes: 0LQ90ZZ

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

0LQ7-HAND-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon Left: 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
0LQ90ZZ	Repair Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LQ93ZZ	Repair Right Trunk Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
0LQ94ZZ	Repair Right Trunk 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
500	Soft Tissue Procedures with MCC
501	Soft Tissue Procedures with CC
502	Soft Tissue 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
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult involved in a high-energy motor vehicle collision presents to the emergency department with an open laceration and loss of function affecting a right trunk tendon (for example, disruption of a tendon anchoring the abdominal wall). The patient is admitted for urgent surgical exploration and restoration of tendon continuity to prevent ongoing bowel herniation and restore core stability; open repair is performed when direct visualization and layered closure are required. Typical codes: 0LQ90ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic degenerative weakening of a right trunk tendon causing progressive focal abdominal wall bulge and pain is scheduled for inpatient elective surgical repair after conservative measures fail. The planned procedure uses a minimally invasive percutaneous technique to reapproximate and reinforce the tendon to restore structural integrity and reduce symptoms. Typical codes: 0LQ93ZZ, 0LQ94ZZ
A patient who previously underwent trunk tendon repair presents with recurrent focal defect and impaired function due to suture failure and scarring; the case is admitted for revision of the right trunk tendon repair with debridement and re-repair. Because the clinical situation necessitates direct access to address scar tissue and reestablish tendon continuity, open repair techniques are commonly used. Typical codes: 0LQ90ZZ

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

0LQ7-HAND-TENDON-REPAIR

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

0LQ8-LEFT-HAND-REPAIR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon Left: 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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Trunk 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 Trunk Tendon, Right (0LQ9) group?

What body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS group 0LQ9 represent?

In what clinical setting are `0LQ9` codes used for documentation and why?

What approaches to repair are specified within the `0LQ9` code group?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the Trunk Tendon, Right 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 Trunk Tendon, Right (0LQ9) group?

What body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS group 0LQ9 represent?

In what clinical setting are `0LQ9` codes used for documentation and why?

What approaches to repair are specified within the `0LQ9` code group?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures in the Trunk Tendon, Right code group?

References