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 0LT9 includes procedures performed to remove (resect) tendon tissue in the trunk tendon. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a trunk tendon is surgically resected without replacement due to disease, injury, or other pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LT9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Trunk Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes resection procedures that remove all or part of a tendon in the trunk region and target the tendons body system. Resection procedures in this group involve cutting out or off a body part without replacement and may be performed to remove diseased or damaged tendon tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these tendon resections is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement, as it captures the specific operation and anatomic site.

Code Attributes

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

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Trunk 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
9	Body Part	Trunk Tendon, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical resection is performed on a trunk tendon and no prosthesis or replacement is inserted. Select the specific code that corresponds to the laterality and extent documented in the operative note.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LT90ZZ	Resection of Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LT94ZZ	Resection of Right Trunk 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 degenerative tendinopathy of a trunk tendon (for example severe tendinopathy of the right rectus sheath tendon insertion) presents electively after conservative measures fail and persistent pain and limited mobility are documented. The patient is admitted for a planned operative resection of the diseased portion of the right trunk tendon to remove the source of pain and improve function. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ, 0LT94ZZ
A middle-aged patient sustains a penetrating injury to the right lateral abdominal wall with contaminated, nonviable tendon tissue and progressive infection despite antibiotics; inpatient care is required for surgical management. The surgeon performs resection of the damaged segment of the right trunk tendon to control infection and remove devitalized tendon tissue without implanting a replacement. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ, 0LT94ZZ
A patient with a prior partial tendon repair of the right trunk who develops a painful adhesive mass and recurrent tendon degeneration returns to the hospital for operative revision; the decision is made to remove the remaining dysfunctional tendon tissue rather than attempt another reconstruction. An inpatient resection of the right trunk tendon is performed to excise the problematic tendon segment. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ

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

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

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
0LT90ZZ	Resection of Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LT94ZZ	Resection of Right Trunk 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 degenerative tendinopathy of a trunk tendon (for example severe tendinopathy of the right rectus sheath tendon insertion) presents electively after conservative measures fail and persistent pain and limited mobility are documented. The patient is admitted for a planned operative resection of the diseased portion of the right trunk tendon to remove the source of pain and improve function. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ, 0LT94ZZ
A middle-aged patient sustains a penetrating injury to the right lateral abdominal wall with contaminated, nonviable tendon tissue and progressive infection despite antibiotics; inpatient care is required for surgical management. The surgeon performs resection of the damaged segment of the right trunk tendon to control infection and remove devitalized tendon tissue without implanting a replacement. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ, 0LT94ZZ
A patient with a prior partial tendon repair of the right trunk who develops a painful adhesive mass and recurrent tendon degeneration returns to the hospital for operative revision; the decision is made to remove the remaining dysfunctional tendon tissue rather than attempt another reconstruction. An inpatient resection of the right trunk tendon is performed to excise the problematic tendon segment. Typical codes: 0LT90ZZ

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

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

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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Trunk Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Trunk Tendon Resection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Trunk Tendon, Right procedure group?

What operation and body system do the codes in 0LT9 represent?

In what section of ICD-10-PCS are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding within the 0LT9 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the Trunk Tendon, Right group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Trunk Tendon, Right procedure group?

What operation and body system do the codes in 0LT9 represent?

In what section of ICD-10-PCS are these codes classified?

How does accurate coding within the 0LT9 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the Trunk Tendon, Right group?

References