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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LU8 includes procedures performed to supplement tendons in the left hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when biological or synthetic materials are implanted to reinforce or augment tendon function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LU8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Left Hand Tendon Supplement Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placing biological or synthetic material to reinforce or augment the function of a left hand tendon. These interventions target the tendons of the hand and are classified in the Tendons body system. Accurate ICD-10-PCS assignment matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific root operation and body part treated, which affects coding specificity and payment determination.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
U	Operation	Supplement
8	Body Part	Hand Tendon, Left

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Left Hand Tendon Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
U	Operation	Supplement
8	Body Part	Hand Tendon, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a material is inserted on or in a left hand tendon to improve strength, support, or gliding function. Codes apply when the principal operative intent is to supplement the tendon rather than repair, replace, or transpose it.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LU807Z	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0LU80JZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0LU80KZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0LU847Z	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LU84JZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LU84KZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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

A 32-year-old manual laborer presents with an acute, open laceration to the volar aspect of the left hand from a workplace accident with partial loss of tendon substance and exposed flexor tendon. The patient is taken to the operating room for debridement and placement of material to augment the damaged flexor tendon to restore gliding and strength during the same admission; an open approach is used due to the contamination and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0LU807Z, 0LU80JZ
A 57-year-old patient with chronic attritional degeneration of a left extensor tendon resulting in functional weakness and triggering after failed conservative therapy is scheduled for inpatient operative augmentation to reinforce the tendon and improve finger extension. The planned elective procedure uses tissue substitute placed via a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue dissection and accelerate recovery. Typical codes: 0LU847Z, 0LU84KZ
A 46-year-old patient with a previously repaired left hand tendon presents with symptomatic rupture at the repair site and adhesions; during revision surgery the surgeon implants synthetic material to supplement the weakened tendon and reduce risk of re-rupture. The procedure is performed open to address scar tissue and to secure the augmenting material to native tendon ends. Typical codes: 0LU80JZ, 0LU80KZ

Related Codes

0LU0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU1-SHOULDER-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU7-HAND-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU9-TRUNK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LUB-TRUNK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

6 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LU807Z	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0LU80JZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach
0LU80KZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Open Approach
0LU847Z	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Autologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LU84JZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Synthetic Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0LU84KZ	Supplement Left Hand Tendon with Nonautologous Tissue Substitute, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

12 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 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 32-year-old manual laborer presents with an acute, open laceration to the volar aspect of the left hand from a workplace accident with partial loss of tendon substance and exposed flexor tendon. The patient is taken to the operating room for debridement and placement of material to augment the damaged flexor tendon to restore gliding and strength during the same admission; an open approach is used due to the contamination and need for direct visualization. Typical codes: 0LU807Z, 0LU80JZ
A 57-year-old patient with chronic attritional degeneration of a left extensor tendon resulting in functional weakness and triggering after failed conservative therapy is scheduled for inpatient operative augmentation to reinforce the tendon and improve finger extension. The planned elective procedure uses tissue substitute placed via a percutaneous endoscopic technique to minimize soft-tissue dissection and accelerate recovery. Typical codes: 0LU847Z, 0LU84KZ
A 46-year-old patient with a previously repaired left hand tendon presents with symptomatic rupture at the repair site and adhesions; during revision surgery the surgeon implants synthetic material to supplement the weakened tendon and reduce risk of re-rupture. The procedure is performed open to address scar tissue and to secure the augmenting material to native tendon ends. Typical codes: 0LU80JZ, 0LU80KZ

Related Codes

0LU0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU1-SHOULDER-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU2-LEFT-SHOULDER-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU7-HAND-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LU9-TRUNK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

0LUB-TRUNK-TENDON-SUPPLEMENT

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

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Left Hand Tendon Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Hand Tendon Supplement Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 0LU8?

What specific body part is coded by procedures in the 0LU8 group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0LU8 group and what do they denote?

Why is accurate coding within the 0LU8 group important for inpatient care?

Which related DRGs might be triggered by procedures coded to 0LU8?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented by ICD-10-PCS code group 0LU8?

What specific body part is coded by procedures in the 0LU8 group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the 0LU8 group and what do they denote?

Why is accurate coding within the 0LU8 group important for inpatient care?

Which related DRGs might be triggered by procedures coded to 0LU8?

References