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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LX8 includes procedures performed to transfer tendons in the left hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a tendon is moved to assume the function of another tendon or muscle in the left hand. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LX8 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 Transfer Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes tendon transfer operations performed on the left hand, targeting the tendons body system to restore or substitute lost function by moving a tendon from one location to another. Procedures involve mobilizing, rerouting, and attaching a tendon (or portion of a tendon) within the left hand to take over the function of an impaired tendon or muscle. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these transfers supports correct inpatient reimbursement and reflects the clinical complexity of reconstructive hand surgery.

Code Attributes

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

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Left Hand 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
8	Body Part	Hand Tendon, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon mobilizes and reattaches a left hand tendon to restore or replace lost tendon function. These codes apply when the procedure intentionally relocates tendon tissue within the left hand to assume the role of an impaired tendon or muscle.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LX80ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Open Approach
0LX84ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged manual laborer presents after a laceration to the left hand with transection of the extensor tendon of the index finger and poor active extension despite primary repair; during inpatient surgical management the surgeon performs a tendon transfer within the left hand to restore finger extension when the native muscle-tendon unit is nonfunctional, necessitating an open operative approach for exposure and fixation. Typical codes: 0LX80ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic radial nerve palsy and long-standing loss of wrist and finger extension undergoes a planned reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to improve hand function by rerouting a functioning left hand tendon to assume wrist and finger extension; the procedure is performed using a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted technique to mobilize and transfer the donor tendon. Typical codes: 0LX84ZZ
A patient with prior left hand tendon repairs develops adhesions and failed tendon function after multiple surgeries; in the inpatient setting the surgeon performs a revision transfer of a left hand tendon to bypass scarred tissue and reestablish lost function, requiring an open transfer to secure the tendon in a new location. Typical codes: 0LX80ZZ

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

0LX3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm 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

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
0LX80ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Open Approach
0LX84ZZ	Transfer Left Hand Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
906	Hand Procedures for Injuries
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged manual laborer presents after a laceration to the left hand with transection of the extensor tendon of the index finger and poor active extension despite primary repair; during inpatient surgical management the surgeon performs a tendon transfer within the left hand to restore finger extension when the native muscle-tendon unit is nonfunctional, necessitating an open operative approach for exposure and fixation. Typical codes: 0LX80ZZ
An elderly patient with chronic radial nerve palsy and long-standing loss of wrist and finger extension undergoes a planned reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to improve hand function by rerouting a functioning left hand tendon to assume wrist and finger extension; the procedure is performed using a minimally invasive endoscopic-assisted technique to mobilize and transfer the donor tendon. Typical codes: 0LX84ZZ
A patient with prior left hand tendon repairs develops adhesions and failed tendon function after multiple surgeries; in the inpatient setting the surgeon performs a revision transfer of a left hand tendon to bypass scarred tissue and reestablish lost function, requiring an open transfer to secure the tendon in a new location. Typical codes: 0LX80ZZ

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

0LX3-UPPER-ARM-TENDON-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm 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

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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Left Hand Tendon Transfer Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Left Hand 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 ICD-10-PCS code group 0LX8?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group?

What are the code attributes for the 0LX8 group?

How does accurate coding in 0LX8 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be relevant for cases coded to 0LX8?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0LX8?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group?

What are the code attributes for the 0LX8 group?

How does accurate coding in 0LX8 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which related DRGs may be relevant for cases coded to 0LX8?

References