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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LT2 includes procedures performed to remove or resect tendon tissue in the left shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical resection of a left shoulder tendon is performed to excise diseased, damaged, or nonviable tendon tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LT2 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Shoulder Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection procedures targeting the tendons of the left shoulder within the medical and surgical section. These operations involve cutting out or off all of a defined tendon portion of the left shoulder to remove diseased or damaged tissue. The body system targeted is Tendons, and accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the exact procedure performed. Correct coding supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
T	Operation	Resection
2	Body Part	Shoulder Tendon, Left

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Left Shoulder Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
T	Operation	Resection
2	Body Part	Shoulder Tendon, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon performs a complete resection of a left shoulder tendon without replacing it. This applies when the operation removes the entire identified tendon segment due to disease, injury, or nonviability.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LT20ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach
0LT24ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy and persistent, function-limiting pain despite months of conservative care presents for a planned admission for definitive surgical management; intraoperative assessment finds a non-repairable, extensively degenerated left shoulder tendon that must be completely removed to relieve pain and allow rehabilitation, so a resection of the left shoulder tendon is performed via an open approach. Typical codes: 0LT20ZZ
A middle-aged laborer sustains a traumatic avulsion of the left shoulder tendon in a workplace accident and is admitted emergently for operative management after failed closed reduction attempts; the tendon is severely damaged and nonviable, requiring complete resection through a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic approach to control pain and facilitate recovery. Typical codes: 0LT24ZZ
A patient with a prior left shoulder repair develops progressive tendon necrosis and recurrent infection leading to persistent drainage and systemic symptoms; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon removes the entire affected tendon tissue to control infection and allow staged reconstruction at a later date, performing an open resection of the left shoulder tendon. Typical codes: 0LT20ZZ

Related Codes

0LT0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT1-SHOULDER-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-RESECTION

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

0LT5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-RESECTION

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

0LT6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RESECTION

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

0LT7-HAND-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT8-HAND-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT9-TRUNK-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LTB-TRUNK-TENDON-RESECTION

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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LT20ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Tendon, Open Approach
0LT24ZZ	Resection of Left Shoulder Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

6 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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy and persistent, function-limiting pain despite months of conservative care presents for a planned admission for definitive surgical management; intraoperative assessment finds a non-repairable, extensively degenerated left shoulder tendon that must be completely removed to relieve pain and allow rehabilitation, so a resection of the left shoulder tendon is performed via an open approach. Typical codes: 0LT20ZZ
A middle-aged laborer sustains a traumatic avulsion of the left shoulder tendon in a workplace accident and is admitted emergently for operative management after failed closed reduction attempts; the tendon is severely damaged and nonviable, requiring complete resection through a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic approach to control pain and facilitate recovery. Typical codes: 0LT24ZZ
A patient with a prior left shoulder repair develops progressive tendon necrosis and recurrent infection leading to persistent drainage and systemic symptoms; during an inpatient revision procedure the surgeon removes the entire affected tendon tissue to control infection and allow staged reconstruction at a later date, performing an open resection of the left shoulder tendon. Typical codes: 0LT20ZZ

Related Codes

0LT0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT1-SHOULDER-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-RESECTION

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

0LT5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-RESECTION

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

0LT6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-RESECTION

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

0LT7-HAND-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT8-HAND-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT9-TRUNK-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LTB-TRUNK-TENDON-RESECTION

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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Left Shoulder Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Shoulder Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0LT2 code group?

What section, body system, and operation are represented by this code group?

How does accurate coding within 0LT2 affect inpatient records?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes must be used for open and percutaneous endoscopic approaches?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0LT2 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0LT2 code group?

What section, body system, and operation are represented by this code group?

How does accurate coding within 0LT2 affect inpatient records?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes must be used for open and percutaneous endoscopic approaches?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures in the 0LT2 group?

References