0L2 Change - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0L2 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the tendons. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 0L2 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the 0L2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 0L2) involves replacing or exchanging a device on or in a body part without taking out the body part itself. This is commonly applied in the Medical and Surgical section for procedures involving tendons.
In the context of tendon procedures, Change refers to swapping out devices such as drainage tubes or other implanted hardware without removing the tendon. For example, one can change a Drainage Device in the Upper Tendon, External Approach (code 0L2XX0Z) or perform a similar exchange of other devices within the upper tendon (code 0L2XXYZ). Likewise, devices in the Lower Tendon can be changed externally, whether it is a drainage device (code 0L2YX0Z) or another type of device (code 0L2YXYZ). These codes provide precision in documenting procedures that maintain the tendon while managing associated devices, ensuring accurate clinical and billing records for tendon device management.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0L2 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0L2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, performed on the tendons. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
