ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Tibia: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XNHH includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions into the left tibia. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an open insertion of such an appliance into the left tibia is performed. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XNHH group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed, approach, and anatomical site needed to determine appropriate case mix and payment.

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Left Tibia Insertion Procedure Overview

Procedures in the ICD-10 PCS XNHH group involve the insertion of nonbiological appliances into the left tibia using an open approach and target the bones body system. These procedures place devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions without replacing the body part. Accurate coding of these insertion procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it ensures the procedure performed, approach, and anatomical site are captured correctly for payment and clinical records.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
N	Body System	Bones
H	Operation	Insertion
H	Body Part	Tibia, Left

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Left Tibia Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
N	Body System	Bones
H	Operation	Insertion
H	Body Part	Tibia, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an open surgical insertion of a nonbiological monitoring or functional appliance into the left tibia is performed during an inpatient stay. Do not use these codes for replacement or revision procedures that change the body part or for procedures performed by a different approach.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XNHH0F9	Insertion of Tibial Extension with Motion Sensors into Left Tibia, Open Approach, New Technology Group 9

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with progressive post-traumatic segmental instability of the left proximal tibia following a prior complex fracture presents for a planned inpatient procedure after failure of conservative bracing. The orthopedic team elects open insertion of a nonbiological tibial extension device with integrated motion sensors to monitor and assist joint loading and gait biomechanics during rehabilitation, placed into the left tibia to restore function. Typical codes: XNHH0F9
An elderly patient admitted urgently after a fall with worsening chronic osteointegrity and recurrent ulceration over an area of the left tibia, where clinicians determine that an open placement of a sensor-equipped tibial extension will be performed during the same hospitalization to provide ongoing monitoring and offloading support to aid wound healing. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting to allow postoperative monitoring of sensor data and wound care. Typical codes: XNHH0F9
A young adult with congenital tibial hypoplasia and functional deficits is scheduled for an elective reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to augment the left tibia with a motion-sensing tibial extension that assists physiological loading and gathers motion data to guide therapy. The open insertion targets the left tibia to provide long-term functional assistance and clinical monitoring as part of their staged reconstruction. Typical codes: XNHH0F9

Related Codes

XNH6-PELVIC-BONE-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

XNH7-PELVIC-BONE-LEFT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

XNHG-RIGHT-TIBIA-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Tibia: Procedure Code Group Overview

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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XNHH0F9	Insertion of Tibial Extension with Motion Sensors into Left Tibia, Open Approach, New Technology Group 9

DRG Codes

3 rows

DRG Code	Description
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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with progressive post-traumatic segmental instability of the left proximal tibia following a prior complex fracture presents for a planned inpatient procedure after failure of conservative bracing. The orthopedic team elects open insertion of a nonbiological tibial extension device with integrated motion sensors to monitor and assist joint loading and gait biomechanics during rehabilitation, placed into the left tibia to restore function. Typical codes: XNHH0F9
An elderly patient admitted urgently after a fall with worsening chronic osteointegrity and recurrent ulceration over an area of the left tibia, where clinicians determine that an open placement of a sensor-equipped tibial extension will be performed during the same hospitalization to provide ongoing monitoring and offloading support to aid wound healing. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting to allow postoperative monitoring of sensor data and wound care. Typical codes: XNHH0F9
A young adult with congenital tibial hypoplasia and functional deficits is scheduled for an elective reconstructive procedure during an inpatient admission to augment the left tibia with a motion-sensing tibial extension that assists physiological loading and gathers motion data to guide therapy. The open insertion targets the left tibia to provide long-term functional assistance and clinical monitoring as part of their staged reconstruction. Typical codes: XNHH0F9

Related Codes

XNH6-PELVIC-BONE-RIGHT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

XNH7-PELVIC-BONE-LEFT-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bone Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

XNHG-RIGHT-TIBIA-INSERTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Tibia: Procedure Code Group Overview

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 Tibia Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Left Tibia Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and body part does the `XNHH` code group target?

What operation and approach are represented by `XNHH0F9`?

How does accurate coding within `ICD-10-PCS XNHH` affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this group?

What is the specific device described by `XNHH0F9`?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and body part does the `XNHH` code group target?

What operation and approach are represented by `XNHH0F9`?

How does accurate coding within `ICD-10-PCS XNHH` affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in this group?

What is the specific device described by `XNHH0F9`?

References