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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LT4 includes procedures performed to resect tendons in the left upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when the entire tendon is cut out or removed without replacement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LT4 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection of tendons in the upper arm and targets the tendons body system. Procedures in this group involve cutting out or off all of a tendon in the left upper arm without replacement. Accurate selection of the correct resection code is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific body part and operation performed. Clear coding supports clinical records and appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm 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
4	Body Part	Upper Arm Tendon, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when the entire tendon in the left upper arm is surgically removed without insertion of a replacement. Assign these codes for inpatient records when the operation documented by the operative report is a resection of the left upper arm tendon.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LT40ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
0LT44ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm 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

A middle-aged construction worker presents urgently after a traumatic laceration to the posterior left upper arm with complete tendon transection and uncontrolled pain and dysfunction. Due to the nature of the injury and need for definitive operative management during the same admission, the orthopedic surgeon performs an open resection of the irreparably damaged tendon tissue to control pain and prevent infection before planned rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic tendinopathy of the left upper arm has progressive pain, impaired shoulder and elbow function, and failed conservative treatments including physical therapy and injections; admission is scheduled for definitive surgical management. The surgical team elects to remove the diseased tendon segment during a planned inpatient procedure to alleviate symptoms and improve function. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ
A patient develops a deep post-operative infection and necrosis of a previously repaired left upper arm tendon after prior trauma; after assessment, the tendon is nonviable and must be removed to control the infection and allow wound management. In the inpatient setting the surgeon performs resection of the entire affected tendon without replacement as part of infection control. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ, 0LT44ZZ

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

0LT2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-RESECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Tendon, Right: 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
0LT40ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
0LT44ZZ	Resection of Left Upper Arm 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

A middle-aged construction worker presents urgently after a traumatic laceration to the posterior left upper arm with complete tendon transection and uncontrolled pain and dysfunction. Due to the nature of the injury and need for definitive operative management during the same admission, the orthopedic surgeon performs an open resection of the irreparably damaged tendon tissue to control pain and prevent infection before planned rehabilitation. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic tendinopathy of the left upper arm has progressive pain, impaired shoulder and elbow function, and failed conservative treatments including physical therapy and injections; admission is scheduled for definitive surgical management. The surgical team elects to remove the diseased tendon segment during a planned inpatient procedure to alleviate symptoms and improve function. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ
A patient develops a deep post-operative infection and necrosis of a previously repaired left upper arm tendon after prior trauma; after assessment, the tendon is nonviable and must be removed to control the infection and allow wound management. In the inpatient setting the surgeon performs resection of the entire affected tendon without replacement as part of infection control. Typical codes: 0LT40ZZ, 0LT44ZZ

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

0LT2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-RESECTION

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

0LT3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-RESECTION

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

Code Attributes

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Upper Arm 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 ICD-10-PCS code group 0LT4?

What body system and operation does the 0LT4 code group represent?

How does accurate coding within the 0LT4 group affect reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0LT4 code group?

When should `0LT40ZZ` versus `0LT44ZZ` be used?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0LT4?

What body system and operation does the 0LT4 code group represent?

How does accurate coding within the 0LT4 group affect reimbursement and documentation?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0LT4 code group?

When should `0LT40ZZ` versus `0LT44ZZ` be used?

References