0LQ is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Tendons, Repair, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Repair involves restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | L | Tendons |
| 3 | Operation | Q | Repair |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code electrocautery of the repair, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Electrocautery, then the subterm Repair. The index leads to table 0LQ, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0LQ.
