0LHY0YZInsertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0LHY0YZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 12 MS-DRGs. The root operation Insertion involves putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
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 | H | Insertion |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lower Tendon |
| 5 | Approach | 0 | Open |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0LHY0YZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0LHY0YZ
Is 0LHY0YZ a billable code?
Yes. 0LHY0YZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0LHY0YZ mean?
0LHY0YZ 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 H is the Operation (Insertion); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lower Tendon); the 5th character 0 is the Approach (Open); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What MS-DRG does 0LHY0YZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 500, 501, 502, 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 0LHY0YZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.13. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
