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 0LXB includes procedures performed to transfer tendon tissue in the trunk. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a trunk tendon is moved to a new location to assume the function of another tendon or muscle. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0LXB 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

This procedure group includes transfer operations performed on tendons of the trunk, targeting the Tendons body system. Procedures involve moving, without removing, all or part of a trunk tendon to a new location so it can assume the function of another tendon or muscle. Accurate coding of these transfers is important for inpatient clinical documentation and reimbursement because it identifies the specific surgical intent and resource use. Precise codes support correct case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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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
B	Body Part	Trunk Tendon, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgeon moves a trunk tendon without removing it so it can assume the function of another tendon or muscle. These codes apply to inpatient cases where the transfer is performed as the principal or secondary operative procedure.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0LXB0ZZ	Transfer Left Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LXB4ZZ	Transfer Left 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

An adult patient presents after a traumatic thoracic spine injury with loss of trunk muscle function on the left side leading to persistent imbalance and impaired respiratory mechanics. After stabilization and multidisciplinary assessment, the surgical team elects to transfer a left trunk tendon to augment paraspinal or accessory respiratory muscle function to restore posture and improve ventilation. The procedure is performed using an open approach due to the need for direct visualization and secure fixation of the transferred tendon. Typical codes: 0LXB0ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive focal neuromuscular weakness affecting left-sided trunk support experiences recurrent falls and inability to sit upright despite conservative therapy. To improve function and reduce falls risk, the surgical plan is to relocate a portion of a left trunk tendon to assume the role of a weakened muscle group. The team performs a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic tendon transfer to reduce surgical morbidity and shorten inpatient recovery. Typical codes: 0LXB4ZZ
A patient who previously underwent left-sided trunk tendon transfer now presents with persistent functional deficit and pain due to malposition or failed attachment of the transferred tendon. Inpatient revision is required to reposition and retension the existing tendon transfer to reestablish appropriate biomechanics. Because of scar tissue and need for full exposure to revise the attachment, the surgeon performs an open transfer procedure. Typical codes: 0LXB0ZZ

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

0LX9-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

ICD-10-PCS Code For Trunk Tendon, Right: 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
0LXB0ZZ	Transfer Left Trunk Tendon, Open Approach
0LXB4ZZ	Transfer Left 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

An adult patient presents after a traumatic thoracic spine injury with loss of trunk muscle function on the left side leading to persistent imbalance and impaired respiratory mechanics. After stabilization and multidisciplinary assessment, the surgical team elects to transfer a left trunk tendon to augment paraspinal or accessory respiratory muscle function to restore posture and improve ventilation. The procedure is performed using an open approach due to the need for direct visualization and secure fixation of the transferred tendon. Typical codes: 0LXB0ZZ
An elderly patient with progressive focal neuromuscular weakness affecting left-sided trunk support experiences recurrent falls and inability to sit upright despite conservative therapy. To improve function and reduce falls risk, the surgical plan is to relocate a portion of a left trunk tendon to assume the role of a weakened muscle group. The team performs a minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic tendon transfer to reduce surgical morbidity and shorten inpatient recovery. Typical codes: 0LXB4ZZ
A patient who previously underwent left-sided trunk tendon transfer now presents with persistent functional deficit and pain due to malposition or failed attachment of the transferred tendon. Inpatient revision is required to reposition and retension the existing tendon transfer to reestablish appropriate biomechanics. Because of scar tissue and need for full exposure to revise the attachment, the surgeon performs an open transfer procedure. Typical codes: 0LXB0ZZ

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

0LX9-TRUNK-TENDON-TRANSFER

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

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 ICD-10-PCS code(s) represent transfer of a left trunk tendon?

What is the clinical intent captured by ICD-10-PCS group 0LXB?

What section, body system, and operation attributes apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding of 0LXB procedures affect reimbursement and case assignment?

Which DRG categories may be related when a 0LXB procedure is coded?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code(s) represent transfer of a left trunk tendon?

What is the clinical intent captured by ICD-10-PCS group 0LXB?

What section, body system, and operation attributes apply to these codes?

How does accurate coding of 0LXB procedures affect reimbursement and case assignment?

Which DRG categories may be related when a 0LXB procedure is coded?

References