0LH Insertion - Tendons ICD-10-PCS
The 0LH code range contains 7 ICD-10-PCS codes for Insertion procedures on the tendons. 6 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Insertion: Putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Codes in the 0LH Range 7 codes · 6 billable
- 0LH Tendons, InsertionNon-billable header
- 0LHX0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LHX3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LHX4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Upper Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
- 0LHY0YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Open Approach
- 0LHY3YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Approach
- 0LHY4YZ Insertion of Other Device into Lower Tendon, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
About the 0LH Code Range
These procedures place a nonbiological device in an upper or lower tendon. The device monitors, assists, performs or prevents a body function without replacing a body part.
The fourth character distinguishes upper from lower tendon. The fifth identifies open exposure, entry through a puncture or small incision, or that same entry with a scope. The sixth character is Other Device, and the seventh is No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0LH range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0LH range classify?
The range classifies Insertion procedures, putting in a non-biological appliance that monitors, assists, performs or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part, 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
