0LTM0ZZResection of Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
0LTM0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Resection of Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 6 MS-DRGs. The root operation Resection involves cutting out or off, without replacement, all 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 | T | Resection |
| 4 | BodyPart | M | Upper Leg Tendon, Left |
| 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 0LTM0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 0LTM0ZZ
Is 0LTM0ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0LTM0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Resection of Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0LTM0ZZ mean?
0LTM0ZZ 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 T is the Operation (Resection); the 4th character M is the BodyPart (Upper Leg Tendon, Left); 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 0LTM0ZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Resection of Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach maps to MS-DRGs 500, 501, 502, 907, 908, 909, with relative weights from 1.3127 to 3.8393. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0LTM0ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Resection of Left Upper Leg Tendon, Open Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 83.42. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
