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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LX3 includes procedures performed to transfer tendons in the right upper arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a tendon is moved to a new location to assume the function of all or part of another tendon or muscle. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LX3 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific transfer procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm Tendon Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes transfer operations performed on tendons of the right upper arm to restore or take over lost function. The procedures target the tendons body system and involve moving, without removal, all or part of a tendon to a new location. Accurate coding to the correct root operation and body part supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement by reflecting the specific reconstructive action performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
X	Operation	Transfer
3	Body Part	Upper Arm Tendon, Right

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Upper Arm Tendon Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
L	Body System	Tendons
X	Operation	Transfer
3	Body Part	Upper Arm Tendon, Right

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a tendon in the right upper arm is relocated without removal to restore or replace lost function of another tendon or muscle. These codes apply when the procedure moves tissue to assume functional responsibility rather than excising or repairing the original tendon.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LX30ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
0LX34ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a traumatic brachial plexus injury with loss of active elbow flexion due to denervation of the biceps tendon. After initial stabilization and diagnostic studies, the surgical team elects to perform a tendon transfer in the right upper arm to reroute a functioning muscle-tendon unit to restore elbow flexion. The procedure is performed via an open approach to mobilize and secure the donor tendon to the recipient site in the right upper arm. Typical codes: 0LX30ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive radial nerve palsy resulting in wrist and finger drop undergoes inpatient operative management when conservative measures fail. To improve hand function, the surgeon transfers a right upper arm tendon using minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic techniques to reassign tendon function and improve distal extension. The transfer is targeted to restore lost active extension while minimizing soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0LX34ZZ
A patient presents with a failed prior tendon repair of the right upper arm complicated by adhesion formation and persistent loss of function; intraoperative findings necessitate relocating a healthy portion of tendon tissue to assume the function of the damaged segment. Because scar tissue and altered anatomy are present, an open transfer of a right upper arm tendon is performed to re-establish functional excursion and improve limb use. Typical codes: 0LX30ZZ

Related Codes

0LX0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX1-SHOULDER-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX2-SHOULDER-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-MOVING-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-TRANSFER

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

0LX5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TRANSFER

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

0LX6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TRANSFER

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

0LX7-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX8-LEFT-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX9-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LXB-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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
0LX30ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm Tendon, Open Approach
0LX34ZZ	Transfer Right Upper Arm 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
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 15

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents after a traumatic brachial plexus injury with loss of active elbow flexion due to denervation of the biceps tendon. After initial stabilization and diagnostic studies, the surgical team elects to perform a tendon transfer in the right upper arm to reroute a functioning muscle-tendon unit to restore elbow flexion. The procedure is performed via an open approach to mobilize and secure the donor tendon to the recipient site in the right upper arm. Typical codes: 0LX30ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive radial nerve palsy resulting in wrist and finger drop undergoes inpatient operative management when conservative measures fail. To improve hand function, the surgeon transfers a right upper arm tendon using minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic techniques to reassign tendon function and improve distal extension. The transfer is targeted to restore lost active extension while minimizing soft-tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0LX34ZZ
A patient presents with a failed prior tendon repair of the right upper arm complicated by adhesion formation and persistent loss of function; intraoperative findings necessitate relocating a healthy portion of tendon tissue to assume the function of the damaged segment. Because scar tissue and altered anatomy are present, an open transfer of a right upper arm tendon is performed to re-establish functional excursion and improve limb use. Typical codes: 0LX30ZZ

Related Codes

0LX0-HEAD-AND-NECK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX1-SHOULDER-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX2-SHOULDER-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX4-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-MOVING-LEFT-UPPER-ARM-TRANSFER

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

0LX5-LOWER-ARM-AND-WRIST-TRANSFER

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

0LX6-LEFT-LOWER-ARM-TRANSFER

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

0LX7-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX8-LEFT-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LX9-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

0LXB-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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 Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Upper Arm Tendon Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0LX3 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to this group?

What is the Section, Body System, Operation, and Body Part for 0LX3?

How does accurate coding in 0LX3 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in 0LX3?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS 0LX3 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes belong to this group?

What is the Section, Body System, Operation, and Body Part for 0LX3?

How does accurate coding in 0LX3 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs may be related to procedures coded in 0LX3?

References