0LD50ZZExtraction of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0LD50ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Extraction of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 15 MS-DRGs. The root operation Extraction involves pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | L | Tendons |
| 3 | Operation | D | Extraction |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Right |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0LD50ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0JDG0ZZ — Extraction of R Low Arm Subcu/Fascia, Open Approach
Questions About 0LD50ZZ
Is 0LD50ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0LD50ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Extraction of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0LD50ZZ mean?
0LD50ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character L is the Body System (Tendons); the 3rd character D is the Operation (Extraction); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Right); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0LD50ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Extraction of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 579, 580, 581, 907, 908, 909, 957, 958, 959, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 7.6199. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0LD50ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Extraction of Right Lower Arm and Wrist Tendon, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 86.28. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
