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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0LX9 includes procedures performed to transfer tendons in the trunk on the right side. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a trunk tendon on the right is moved to another location to assume the function of another structure. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LX9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Trunk Tendon Transfer Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve transferring, without removing, all or part of a trunk tendon to another location to take over the function of another body part. These transfers target the Tendons body system and specifically the right-side trunk tendon. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these transfer procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the operation performed and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Trunk 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
9	Body Part	Trunk Tendon, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon moves the right trunk tendon to another anatomical location to restore or augment function of another structure. These codes apply only when the operation is a transfer and not an excision, repair, or replacement.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LX90ZZ	Transfer Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LX94ZZ	Transfer Right Trunk 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

A middle-aged patient presents after a traumatic lumbosacral injury with loss of active trunk stabilization due to an avulsed or nonfunctional segment of the right-sided trunk tendon complex; the orthopedic surgeon elects to mobilize and reroute a portion of the right trunk tendon to a new insertion site to restore core stability. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting via an open approach because extensive exposure and direct visualization are required for secure fixation and neurovascular protection. Typical codes: 0LX90ZZ
An older adult with chronic progressive weakness of trunk musculature secondary to prior neurologic injury undergoes a planned operative tendon transfer to improve postural control and decrease risk of recurrent falls. The elective procedure involves transferring a portion of the right trunk tendon to assume the function of a weakened muscle; because precise tendon mobilization and suturing are needed, the surgeon performs the transfer through an open approach. Typical codes: 0LX90ZZ
A patient with prior percutaneous tendon transfer on the right trunk presents with persistent or recurrent functional deficit; the surgeon performs a revision transfer using a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic technique to reposition and retension the previously transferred tendon portion without complete removal. This inpatient procedure uses a percutaneous endoscopic approach to reestablish tendon function while minimizing additional soft tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0LX94ZZ

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

0LX8-LEFT-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon, Left: 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
0LX90ZZ	Transfer Right Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LX94ZZ	Transfer Right Trunk 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

A middle-aged patient presents after a traumatic lumbosacral injury with loss of active trunk stabilization due to an avulsed or nonfunctional segment of the right-sided trunk tendon complex; the orthopedic surgeon elects to mobilize and reroute a portion of the right trunk tendon to a new insertion site to restore core stability. The procedure is performed in the inpatient setting via an open approach because extensive exposure and direct visualization are required for secure fixation and neurovascular protection. Typical codes: 0LX90ZZ
An older adult with chronic progressive weakness of trunk musculature secondary to prior neurologic injury undergoes a planned operative tendon transfer to improve postural control and decrease risk of recurrent falls. The elective procedure involves transferring a portion of the right trunk tendon to assume the function of a weakened muscle; because precise tendon mobilization and suturing are needed, the surgeon performs the transfer through an open approach. Typical codes: 0LX90ZZ
A patient with prior percutaneous tendon transfer on the right trunk presents with persistent or recurrent functional deficit; the surgeon performs a revision transfer using a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic technique to reposition and retension the previously transferred tendon portion without complete removal. This inpatient procedure uses a percutaneous endoscopic approach to reestablish tendon function while minimizing additional soft tissue disruption. Typical codes: 0LX94ZZ

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

0LX8-LEFT-HAND-TENDON-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hand Tendon, Left: 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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Code Attributes

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Trunk Tendon Transfer 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 0LX9?

What body system and operation does 0LX9 represent?

How should documentation support coding for a right trunk tendon transfer?

Which approaches correspond to the individual codes within 0LX9?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 0LX9?

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 0LX9?

What body system and operation does 0LX9 represent?

How should documentation support coding for a right trunk tendon transfer?

Which approaches correspond to the individual codes within 0LX9?

Which DRG categories may be related to procedures coded in 0LX9?

References